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.
No more love to purchase
I've invested in myself
You know nothing about me
Keep opinions to yourself
No more complications
Everything's just swell
No more obligations
There's nothing more to tell
Oo, oo, oo
I just want to be alone
When I get weak or I'm tired and afraid
When I sleep all my dreams turn out the same
When I bleed I relieve you of your pain
I can't believe you won't let me do the same
Oh
Please give me a reason
So I can shut you out
Though your heart is bleeding
You left me with no doubt
Give me segregation
Give me back my health
Take your observations
And turn them on yourself
Oo, oo, oo
I just want to be alone
When I get weak or I'm tired and afraid
When I sleep all my dreams turn out the same
When I bleed I relieve you of your pain
I can't believe you won't let me go
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
When I'm running scared that's when I need to know
That you'll let me go
When I get weak or I'm tired and afraid
When I sleep all my dreams turn out the same
When I bleed I relieve you of your pain
I can't believe you won't let me go
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
I've invested in myself
You know nothing about me
Keep opinions to yourself
No more complications
Everything's just swell
No more obligations
There's nothing more to tell
Oo, oo, oo
I just want to be alone
When I get weak or I'm tired and afraid
When I sleep all my dreams turn out the same
When I bleed I relieve you of your pain
I can't believe you won't let me do the same
Oh
Please give me a reason
So I can shut you out
Though your heart is bleeding
You left me with no doubt
Give me segregation
Give me back my health
Take your observations
And turn them on yourself
Oo, oo, oo
I just want to be alone
When I get weak or I'm tired and afraid
When I sleep all my dreams turn out the same
When I bleed I relieve you of your pain
I can't believe you won't let me go
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
When I'm running scared that's when I need to know
That you'll let me go
When I get weak or I'm tired and afraid
When I sleep all my dreams turn out the same
When I bleed I relieve you of your pain
I can't believe you won't let me go
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
Let me live my life alone
Lyrics submitted by MusicFREAK20
Weak Lyrics as written by John Humphrey Dale Stewart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
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