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 never thought I'd write this song
As I'm sitting here asking what went wrong.
Days turn to weeks, we didn't speak
All I want is you next to me
Always on my case that I should change
Why am I the one?
Then it hits me
Then it hits me...
Tonight I've made it very clear
That I will never ever let you back into my life, my dear
'Cause I'm done, I've been pushed and pulled around
Our hearts once beat together
Now they're torn apart.
I wish that love could be enough
The distance took it's toll on us.
Days turn to weeks, we didn't speak
All I want is you next to me,
Always on my case that I should change
Why am I the one
Then it hits me
Then it hits me...
Tonight I've made it very clear
That I will never ever let you back into my life, my dear,
'Cause I'm done
I've been pushed and pulled around
Our hearts once beat together
Now they're torn apart.
So go on pretend
That I'm not everything that you want
When you're all alone
Do you miss me?
Say you miss me
So I'm not the only one
Tell me I'm wrong
Tell me I'm wrong
Please tell me I'm wrong
Tell me I'm wrong
And all the nights couldn't sleep weren't worth it
'Cause you're not worth it.
As I'm sitting here asking what went wrong.
Days turn to weeks, we didn't speak
All I want is you next to me
Always on my case that I should change
Why am I the one?
Then it hits me
Then it hits me...
Tonight I've made it very clear
That I will never ever let you back into my life, my dear
'Cause I'm done, I've been pushed and pulled around
Our hearts once beat together
Now they're torn apart.
I wish that love could be enough
The distance took it's toll on us.
Days turn to weeks, we didn't speak
All I want is you next to me,
Always on my case that I should change
Why am I the one
Then it hits me
Then it hits me...
Tonight I've made it very clear
That I will never ever let you back into my life, my dear,
'Cause I'm done
I've been pushed and pulled around
Our hearts once beat together
Now they're torn apart.
So go on pretend
That I'm not everything that you want
When you're all alone
Do you miss me?
Say you miss me
So I'm not the only one
Tell me I'm wrong
Tell me I'm wrong
Please tell me I'm wrong
Tell me I'm wrong
And all the nights couldn't sleep weren't worth it
'Cause you're not worth it.
Lyrics submitted by Flaggitx
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