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'm sorry.
I don't mean to remember.
It's true that I dream less often.
I'm not ashamed of that long December
Your hand's coming down again.
I close my eyes and brace myself.
I only noticed your face.
No matter what you're gonna build my shell,
I'm falling.
I'm shedding my skin, but it's not time I'm told.
I am aware of what you mean and by then I'm only ten years old.
I close my eyes and brace myself.
I only noticed your face.
No matter what your gonna build my shell
My scars are yours today.
This story ends so good.
I love you and I understand that you stood where I stood.
I close my eyes and brace my self.
I only notice your face.
No matter what your gonna break my shell
I'm done healing.
I'm done healing.
I don't mean to remember.
It's true that I dream less often.
I'm not ashamed of that long December
Your hand's coming down again.
I close my eyes and brace myself.
I only noticed your face.
No matter what you're gonna build my shell,
I'm falling.
I'm shedding my skin, but it's not time I'm told.
I am aware of what you mean and by then I'm only ten years old.
I close my eyes and brace myself.
I only noticed your face.
No matter what your gonna build my shell
My scars are yours today.
This story ends so good.
I love you and I understand that you stood where I stood.
I close my eyes and brace my self.
I only notice your face.
No matter what your gonna break my shell
I'm done healing.
I'm done healing.
Lyrics submitted by xXLaceyHelpsSaveLivesXx
I'm Sorry Lyrics as written by Sameer Bhattacharya Howard Benson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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