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.
I can't get out of bed today or get you off my mind
I just can't seem to find a way to leave the love behind
I ain't trippin', I'm just missin' you
You know what I'm sayin', you know what I mean
You kept me hangin' on a string
Why you make me cry?
I tried to give you everything, but you just give me lies
I ain't trippin', I'm just missin' you
You know what I'm sayin', you know what I mean, yeah
Every now and then, when I'm all alone
I've been wishin' you would call me on the telephone
Say you want me back, but you never do
I feel like such a fool, there's nothing I can do
I'm such a fool for you
I can't take it
What am I waiting for?
My heart's still breakin'
I miss you even more
And I can't fake it
The way I could before
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
It's true, I'm stuck on you
Now love's a broken record that's been skippin' in my head
I keep singing yesterday
Why we got to play these games we play?
I ain't trippin', I'm just missin' you
You know what I'm sayin', you know what I mean
Every now and then, when I'm all alone
I've been wishin' you would call me on the telephone
Say you want me back, but you never do
I feel like such a fool
I can't take it
What am I waiting for?
My heart's still breakin'
I miss you even more
And I can't fake it
The way I could before
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
It's true, I'm stuck on you
You
Yeah
Every now and then, when I'm all alone
I've been wishin' you would call me on the telephone
Say you want me back, but you never do
I feel like such a fool, there's nothing I can do
I'm such a fool for you
I can't take it
What am I waiting for?
My heart's still breakin'
I miss you even more
And I can't fake it
The way I could before
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
Don't know what to do
I'm stuck on you
I just can't seem to find a way to leave the love behind
I ain't trippin', I'm just missin' you
You know what I'm sayin', you know what I mean
You kept me hangin' on a string
Why you make me cry?
I tried to give you everything, but you just give me lies
I ain't trippin', I'm just missin' you
You know what I'm sayin', you know what I mean, yeah
Every now and then, when I'm all alone
I've been wishin' you would call me on the telephone
Say you want me back, but you never do
I feel like such a fool, there's nothing I can do
I'm such a fool for you
I can't take it
What am I waiting for?
My heart's still breakin'
I miss you even more
And I can't fake it
The way I could before
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
It's true, I'm stuck on you
Now love's a broken record that's been skippin' in my head
I keep singing yesterday
Why we got to play these games we play?
I ain't trippin', I'm just missin' you
You know what I'm sayin', you know what I mean
Every now and then, when I'm all alone
I've been wishin' you would call me on the telephone
Say you want me back, but you never do
I feel like such a fool
I can't take it
What am I waiting for?
My heart's still breakin'
I miss you even more
And I can't fake it
The way I could before
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
It's true, I'm stuck on you
You
Yeah
Every now and then, when I'm all alone
I've been wishin' you would call me on the telephone
Say you want me back, but you never do
I feel like such a fool, there's nothing I can do
I'm such a fool for you
I can't take it
What am I waiting for?
My heart's still breakin'
I miss you even more
And I can't fake it
The way I could before
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
I hate you, but I love you
I can't stop thinkin' of you
Don't know what to do
I'm stuck on you
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Stuck Lyrics as written by Stacie Orrico Kevin Kadish
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Sentric Music, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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