The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I want to sleep for days
When my heart's sick
She's calling and calling
She's pouring salt in my wounds
You'll be alone someday
That's a promise
It's shameful to know
Little girls grow up to be you
Never mind your best intentions
I've come to find these situations
Never cease to rest,
They always get the best of me
You know that it's true
Fair weather, go figure
Calling it quits had its run
So I'm calling in dead
Fair weather, go figure
Some things are better unsaid
So I'm calling in dead
I want to sleep for days
When my heart's sick
She's calling, she's calling
She's pouring salt in my wounds
Never mind your best intentions
I've come to find these situations
Never cease to rest
They always get the best of me
You know that it's true
So pray to god it's all in your head
That I never told a lie or never will again
Why don't you hang yourself
You're a blatant contradiction
To your heart felt confessions
When my heart's sick
She's calling and calling
She's pouring salt in my wounds
You'll be alone someday
That's a promise
It's shameful to know
Little girls grow up to be you
Never mind your best intentions
I've come to find these situations
Never cease to rest,
They always get the best of me
You know that it's true
Fair weather, go figure
Calling it quits had its run
So I'm calling in dead
Fair weather, go figure
Some things are better unsaid
So I'm calling in dead
I want to sleep for days
When my heart's sick
She's calling, she's calling
She's pouring salt in my wounds
Never mind your best intentions
I've come to find these situations
Never cease to rest
They always get the best of me
You know that it's true
So pray to god it's all in your head
That I never told a lie or never will again
Why don't you hang yourself
You're a blatant contradiction
To your heart felt confessions
Lyrics submitted by JoeNewman
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