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.
Sweetheart, what have you done to us?
I turned my back and you turned to dust
What have you done?
And oh please just come here, don't fight with me
I think you may have broken me, will you admit? Oh oh
If all you wanted was songs for you
Here goes, after all that you put me through
Here's one for you
And don't call me lover
It's not enough
It's got to be tough, cynical stuff
Follow my words to the end of our love
And God you were the one who told me not to be so English
Sweetheart, what have you done to our love?
I turned my back and you turned to dust
What have you done?
And oh please just come here, don't fight with me
I think you may have broken me, will you admit? Oh oh
If all you wanted was songs for you
Here goes, after all that you put me through
Here's one for you
And don't call me lover
It's not enough
It's got to be tough, cynical stuff
Follow my words to the end of our love
And God you were the one who told me not to be so English
Sweetheart, what have you done to our love?
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