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.
When I was eight years old, looking for a hand to hold
I was too young to beat like a lonely drum
My momma always told me be careful what you hold
'Coz honesty's the only thing you'll ever own
But when I opened my eyes
All I saw were your lies
I was born with a broken heart
You left me behind
So where were you then
When I was out on the ledge
And now I'm just running from my fair weathered friends
Can you hear me now?
Are you in the crowd?
'Coz all I got from you was nothing to lose
When I was broken down
You were walking out
So my happiness is the perfect revenge
Oh-woah, it's the perfect revenge
When I looked in your eyes
It was worth another try
I gave you the power
And you turned out the lights
So I'm alone again
But I can't stay in my bed
I can't live in the memories you left in my head
'Coz when I opened my eyes
All I saw were your lies
I was born with a broken heart
You left me behind
So go right ahead
Yeah, try and get back in
But I'm not that little girl reaching for your hand
Can you hear me now?
Are you in the crowd?
'Coz all I got from you was nothing to lose
When I was broken down
You were walking out
So my happiness is the perfect revenge
You were so close
So I, ??
This goes to everyone
Hey look, I'll never come
Now I found my own way
Dug out of my own grave
Forgive, but don't forget
You know that's my revenge
Can you hear me now?
Are you in the crowd?
'Coz all I got from you was nothing to lose
When I was broken down
You were walking out
So my happiness is the perfect revenge
So our happiness is the perfect revenge
I was too young to beat like a lonely drum
My momma always told me be careful what you hold
'Coz honesty's the only thing you'll ever own
But when I opened my eyes
All I saw were your lies
I was born with a broken heart
You left me behind
So where were you then
When I was out on the ledge
And now I'm just running from my fair weathered friends
Can you hear me now?
Are you in the crowd?
'Coz all I got from you was nothing to lose
When I was broken down
You were walking out
So my happiness is the perfect revenge
Oh-woah, it's the perfect revenge
When I looked in your eyes
It was worth another try
I gave you the power
And you turned out the lights
So I'm alone again
But I can't stay in my bed
I can't live in the memories you left in my head
'Coz when I opened my eyes
All I saw were your lies
I was born with a broken heart
You left me behind
So go right ahead
Yeah, try and get back in
But I'm not that little girl reaching for your hand
Can you hear me now?
Are you in the crowd?
'Coz all I got from you was nothing to lose
When I was broken down
You were walking out
So my happiness is the perfect revenge
You were so close
So I, ??
This goes to everyone
Hey look, I'll never come
Now I found my own way
Dug out of my own grave
Forgive, but don't forget
You know that's my revenge
Can you hear me now?
Are you in the crowd?
'Coz all I got from you was nothing to lose
When I was broken down
You were walking out
So my happiness is the perfect revenge
So our happiness is the perfect revenge
Lyrics submitted by akajennafer
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