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.
She left with all of my clothes y'all.
She left with all my CD's.
She was to small to take the Big screen.
So she took all my DVD's.
I swear the woman went crazy, cussin and yellin at me
Lord knows that nothing's gonna break me
As long as I still believe.
That's why you gotta know
I still believe in love
I still believe in love
I still believe in love
Just not with you.
No way.
She called me all kinda names y'all.
She cussed me right where I stood.
She said she'd no longer loved me.
She called me trifling and no-good
I didn't open my mouth yo.
There wasn't nothing to say.
If it's just not in the stars, girl
I won't beg you to stay.
And you know I'm gonna make it ‘cause
Still believe in love.
She left with all my CD's.
She was to small to take the Big screen.
So she took all my DVD's.
I swear the woman went crazy, cussin and yellin at me
Lord knows that nothing's gonna break me
As long as I still believe.
That's why you gotta know
I still believe in love
I still believe in love
I still believe in love
Just not with you.
No way.
She called me all kinda names y'all.
She cussed me right where I stood.
She said she'd no longer loved me.
She called me trifling and no-good
I didn't open my mouth yo.
There wasn't nothing to say.
If it's just not in the stars, girl
I won't beg you to stay.
And you know I'm gonna make it ‘cause
Still believe in love.
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