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.
Girl, I know you're not coming back anymore
So why, oh, why do I keep on watching the door'
I talk to you
As though you can hear what I say
But I'll lose my mind
If I keep on acting this way
I've got to get a hold on myself
Got to make believe I don't care
Got to go someplace
Find a brand new place
Got to get out and get somewhere
Got to get a hold on myself
Got to take what life has to give
Got to get on the track
And lay down and die
Got to get a hold on myself
Late at night I hear footsteps sound down the hall
And I tell myself that you're coming back after all
Telephone rings but there's no one on the line
No, no, no, when I stop and think
I know it's all in my mind
I've got to get a hold on myself
Got to make believe I don't care
Got to go someplace
Find a brand new place
Got to get out and get somewhere
Got to get a hold on myself
Got to take what life has to give
Got to get on the track
And lay down and die
Got to get a hold on myself
So why, oh, why do I keep on watching the door'
I talk to you
As though you can hear what I say
But I'll lose my mind
If I keep on acting this way
I've got to get a hold on myself
Got to make believe I don't care
Got to go someplace
Find a brand new place
Got to get out and get somewhere
Got to get a hold on myself
Got to take what life has to give
Got to get on the track
And lay down and die
Got to get a hold on myself
Late at night I hear footsteps sound down the hall
And I tell myself that you're coming back after all
Telephone rings but there's no one on the line
No, no, no, when I stop and think
I know it's all in my mind
I've got to get a hold on myself
Got to make believe I don't care
Got to go someplace
Find a brand new place
Got to get out and get somewhere
Got to get a hold on myself
Got to take what life has to give
Got to get on the track
And lay down and die
Got to get a hold on myself
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Gotta Get a Hold of Myself Lyrics as written by Clint Ballard Jr. Angela Riela
Lyrics © BEARDOG PUBLISHING COMPANY , SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
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