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.
Just let it go, don't wanna argue anymore
I can't be sure I know just what we're fighting for
I know you're scared and that you're thinking I may go
I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving
And if you're thinking I might, might be led astray
Just remember this one question
What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you girl, I'm nothing without you
I know it's hard, it seems we've worked at this so long
It's often foolish pride that tells us we're not wrong
I hear your voice, you tell me that you'll never go
And I believe it, I believe it
And if you're thinking I might, might be led astray
Just remember this one question
What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you girl, I'm nothing without you
And we can keep this going on
We'll make it work some way
And every step, it makes us stronger every day (every day)
And if you're thinking I might, might be led astray (led astray)
Just remember this one question
What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you girl, I'm nothing without you
What if I was nothing, what if this is true? (What if I was nothing?)
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do? (What if I was nothing?)
I told you that I love you, girl, I'm nothing without you
I can't be sure I know just what we're fighting for
I know you're scared and that you're thinking I may go
I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving
And if you're thinking I might, might be led astray
Just remember this one question
What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you girl, I'm nothing without you
I know it's hard, it seems we've worked at this so long
It's often foolish pride that tells us we're not wrong
I hear your voice, you tell me that you'll never go
And I believe it, I believe it
And if you're thinking I might, might be led astray
Just remember this one question
What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you girl, I'm nothing without you
And we can keep this going on
We'll make it work some way
And every step, it makes us stronger every day (every day)
And if you're thinking I might, might be led astray (led astray)
Just remember this one question
What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you girl, I'm nothing without you
What if I was nothing, what if this is true? (What if I was nothing?)
What if I was nothing girl, nothing without you?
So what if I was angry? What did you think I'd do? (What if I was nothing?)
I told you that I love you, girl, I'm nothing without you
Lyrics submitted by DSMexiCo, edited by Wyvern740, ThorWarrior666
What If I Was Nothing Lyrics as written by Michael Martin Jason Costa
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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In my opinion, I believe this song should be interpreted as: "What if I was nothing to you, miss trust". "You" meaning A loved woman, for a prolonged period of time. "What if I was nothing" meaning what if I as the man, whom to fail you or yet to lose you to another because "You" decided to cheat or to find love else where. "I"exemplifying the utter ultimate end of one's being within a relationship.
I like your interpretation , but I'm pretty sure that's not what he's saying.<br /> I like my interpretation better. :)<br /> Also I think he can't be exemplifying the utter ultimate end of his involvement and investment in the relationship because he keeps talking about just working at the relationship.