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 wake up each morning
Trying to find myself
And if I'm ever the least unsure
I always remind myself
Though you're someone in this world
That I'll always choose to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
As for me it's getting down to the last unspoken part
When you must begin to ease the pain of a broken heart
Tell me why should I even care
If I have to lose your love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
Yet it wasn't enough for you
All the love I had to give
I did my best to keep you satisfied
I guess you'll never know how much I tried
I really tried
And if ever our paths should cross again
Well, You won't find me being the one
Who gets lost
Once I had so much to give
But You just refused my love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
I did my best to keep you satisfied
I guess you'll never know how much I tried
I really tried
When I wake up each morning
Trying to find myself
And if I'm ever the least unsure
I always remind myself
Though you're someone in this world
I'll always choose to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
Though you're someone in this world
I'll always choose to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
Trying to find myself
And if I'm ever the least unsure
I always remind myself
Though you're someone in this world
That I'll always choose to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
As for me it's getting down to the last unspoken part
When you must begin to ease the pain of a broken heart
Tell me why should I even care
If I have to lose your love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
Yet it wasn't enough for you
All the love I had to give
I did my best to keep you satisfied
I guess you'll never know how much I tried
I really tried
And if ever our paths should cross again
Well, You won't find me being the one
Who gets lost
Once I had so much to give
But You just refused my love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
I did my best to keep you satisfied
I guess you'll never know how much I tried
I really tried
When I wake up each morning
Trying to find myself
And if I'm ever the least unsure
I always remind myself
Though you're someone in this world
I'll always choose to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
Though you're someone in this world
I'll always choose to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
From now on
You're only someone that I used to love
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Um Homem Que Amei (Someone That I Used to Love) Lyrics as written by Michael Masser Gerry Goffin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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