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.
she blew a kiss, it somehow missed and i ended up all alone once again
and when it rains i always slip, the horrible weather has gripped it's arms around me.
i'm definitely considering dreams are worth giving up when everything seems way too much.
girl i cant be the boy that fixes your broken heart
and i know it's hard, but i feel compelled to help you.
just incase they find you, i want your smile to never fade away!
just like an eskimo would say "it's cold out here today, I'm glad i built an igloo to keep you warm."
I drew two love hearts in the snow, printed our names next to them both
you said, "don't be so immature"
i'm definitely considering dreams are worth giving up when everything seems way too much.
girl i cant be the boy that fixes your broken heart
and i know it's hard but i feel compelled to help you.
just incase they find you, i want your smile to never fade away!
suddenly every sentence that i convey is covering up every mistake i've made
and if we stay out here all night im sure we'll freeze but honestly i wish you wouldn't leave.
this is where i say something funny and hope to god you crack a smile.
if it wasn't love why does it hurt this much to say goodbye?
this is where you do something cute and i fall more in love with you.
i think you might be better off with someone less like me!
the only thing i wanted to tell you is i feel perfectly fine
but i honestly just need some peace and quiet for a while
have you ever been so tired?
if waking up alone in a bar is about as good as it gets,
at least i know i did my best to be yours,
my best to be yours.
girl i cant be the boy that fixes your broken heart
and i know it's hard but i feel compelled to help you.
just in case they find you, i want your smile to never fade away!
and when it rains i always slip, the horrible weather has gripped it's arms around me.
i'm definitely considering dreams are worth giving up when everything seems way too much.
girl i cant be the boy that fixes your broken heart
and i know it's hard, but i feel compelled to help you.
just incase they find you, i want your smile to never fade away!
just like an eskimo would say "it's cold out here today, I'm glad i built an igloo to keep you warm."
I drew two love hearts in the snow, printed our names next to them both
you said, "don't be so immature"
i'm definitely considering dreams are worth giving up when everything seems way too much.
girl i cant be the boy that fixes your broken heart
and i know it's hard but i feel compelled to help you.
just incase they find you, i want your smile to never fade away!
suddenly every sentence that i convey is covering up every mistake i've made
and if we stay out here all night im sure we'll freeze but honestly i wish you wouldn't leave.
this is where i say something funny and hope to god you crack a smile.
if it wasn't love why does it hurt this much to say goodbye?
this is where you do something cute and i fall more in love with you.
i think you might be better off with someone less like me!
the only thing i wanted to tell you is i feel perfectly fine
but i honestly just need some peace and quiet for a while
have you ever been so tired?
if waking up alone in a bar is about as good as it gets,
at least i know i did my best to be yours,
my best to be yours.
girl i cant be the boy that fixes your broken heart
and i know it's hard but i feel compelled to help you.
just in case they find you, i want your smile to never fade away!
Lyrics submitted by beautifulxgoodbye
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