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 wonder if you'll notice
If they lock me up and throw away the key
Try to be open minded
You've got a lot to learn in the ways of me
You've always gotta say something
I'm none of your concern but you wont listen at all
You know I'd rather say nothing
And just be proud of myself for tearing down these walls
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
When you call I'll be the first to tell you "I can't stay"
It's all over I found a better way to help keep you from me
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
You're gotta keep this comin
Tell it like you know it but you don't know nothing, your call
We can settle this like gentlemen
And meet me at the back to end it all and start again
My whole life's been waiting
Ever since I can remember been anticipating your fall
And God let it be a long one
Can't let go of my grudge till I know you're done
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
When you call I'll be the first to tell you "I can't stay"
It's all over I found a better way to help keep you from me
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
You want it, you got it
You've always been such a waste of time
You want it, you got it
A friend of yours is no friend of mine
You want it, you got it
When will you act your age?
You want it, you got it
You're the reason things have to change
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
You're the reason things have to change
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
When you call I'll be the first to tell you "I can't stay"
It's all over I found a better way to help keep you from me
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way.
If they lock me up and throw away the key
Try to be open minded
You've got a lot to learn in the ways of me
You've always gotta say something
I'm none of your concern but you wont listen at all
You know I'd rather say nothing
And just be proud of myself for tearing down these walls
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
When you call I'll be the first to tell you "I can't stay"
It's all over I found a better way to help keep you from me
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
You're gotta keep this comin
Tell it like you know it but you don't know nothing, your call
We can settle this like gentlemen
And meet me at the back to end it all and start again
My whole life's been waiting
Ever since I can remember been anticipating your fall
And God let it be a long one
Can't let go of my grudge till I know you're done
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
When you call I'll be the first to tell you "I can't stay"
It's all over I found a better way to help keep you from me
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
You want it, you got it
You've always been such a waste of time
You want it, you got it
A friend of yours is no friend of mine
You want it, you got it
When will you act your age?
You want it, you got it
You're the reason things have to change
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
You're the reason things have to change
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away
When you call I'll be the first to tell you "I can't stay"
It's all over I found a better way to help keep you from me
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way
Wo-oh, Wo-oh
I'm better off this way.
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