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.
Baby it's good to see your face again
It's been some time I've missed you so
Those lonely years go by and look how much you've changed
What's happened to the girl I used to know?
Oh you're a woman, and you know what love is for,
You say you don't need me you're not a little girl anymore
Oh you're a woman I can see it in your eyes
So I'll turn and walk out through' the door
Can't stand to hear your woman lies no more.
You'll never know how many tears I cried
Those lonely nights I'd lie and think of you
I know that I was wrong, and look how much I've changed
What's happened to the girl that I once knew?
Oh you're a woman, and you know what love is for,
It's been some time I've missed you so
Those lonely years go by and look how much you've changed
What's happened to the girl I used to know?
Oh you're a woman, and you know what love is for,
You say you don't need me you're not a little girl anymore
Oh you're a woman I can see it in your eyes
So I'll turn and walk out through' the door
Can't stand to hear your woman lies no more.
You'll never know how many tears I cried
Those lonely nights I'd lie and think of you
I know that I was wrong, and look how much I've changed
What's happened to the girl that I once knew?
Oh you're a woman, and you know what love is for,
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