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.
So this is what it feels like
To get back up when your back’s against the wall
And this is what it looks like
When you’re all chocked up and you’re trying to hide it
I know it doesn’t feel right
But you did what you did and I have to end it all
And this is what you get now
When you’re caught in the act and you can’t deny it
You’ve done your best
To take what’s left
No I won’t take all the pieces
Put them back together
You’ve got the best of me
But I won’t give you what’s left of me
I won’t take the pieces
Put them back together
You took the best of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
So this is what it feels like
When you’re back at the start and both your hands are tied
And this is what it sounds like
When you can’t break free but they hear you screaming
And now it doesn’t sound right
Because you said what you said and I have to break the ties
I’m looking for a knife now
To cut my losses and stop the bleeding
I’ve done my best
To save what’s left
No I won’t take all the pieces
Put them back together
You’ve got the best of me
But I won’t give you what’s left of me
I won’t take the pieces
Put them back together
You took the best of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
Can’t have what’s left of me
What’s left of me
No I won’t take all the pieces
Put them back together
You’ve got the best of me
But I won’t give you what’s left of me
I won’t take the pieces
Put them back together
You took the best of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
To get back up when your back’s against the wall
And this is what it looks like
When you’re all chocked up and you’re trying to hide it
I know it doesn’t feel right
But you did what you did and I have to end it all
And this is what you get now
When you’re caught in the act and you can’t deny it
You’ve done your best
To take what’s left
No I won’t take all the pieces
Put them back together
You’ve got the best of me
But I won’t give you what’s left of me
I won’t take the pieces
Put them back together
You took the best of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
So this is what it feels like
When you’re back at the start and both your hands are tied
And this is what it sounds like
When you can’t break free but they hear you screaming
And now it doesn’t sound right
Because you said what you said and I have to break the ties
I’m looking for a knife now
To cut my losses and stop the bleeding
I’ve done my best
To save what’s left
No I won’t take all the pieces
Put them back together
You’ve got the best of me
But I won’t give you what’s left of me
I won’t take the pieces
Put them back together
You took the best of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
Can’t have what’s left of me
What’s left of me
No I won’t take all the pieces
Put them back together
You’ve got the best of me
But I won’t give you what’s left of me
I won’t take the pieces
Put them back together
You took the best of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
You can’t have what’s left of me
Lyrics submitted by MusicFREAK20
What's Left of Me [Bonus Track] Lyrics as written by Tobin Joseph Esperance James Michael
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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