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.
You never said you might be leaving
You never let on with those eyes
You always said it was forever
You always told such pretty lies
You never wore it on your finger
You never told your mother's soul
You always gave me such a fever
And so much trouble in my soul
(Chorus)
Just like always, Oh my love
I know you're just foolin'
Just like always, Oh my love
Foolin' with my heart
I never thought I'd just be crying
When you ran away that day
I never thought I'd find another
And she could take the pain away
I never felt somebody loved me
The way my baby loves me now
She took my heart and made me happy
That's why I'll never let her down
(Chorus)
Just like always, Oh my love
I know you're just foolin'
Just like always, Oh my love
Foolin' with my heart
(Instrumental)
(Chorus)
Just like always, Oh my love
I know you're just foolin'
Just like always, Oh my love
Foolin' with my heart
You never let on with those eyes
You always said it was forever
You always told such pretty lies
You never wore it on your finger
You never told your mother's soul
You always gave me such a fever
And so much trouble in my soul
(Chorus)
Just like always, Oh my love
I know you're just foolin'
Just like always, Oh my love
Foolin' with my heart
I never thought I'd just be crying
When you ran away that day
I never thought I'd find another
And she could take the pain away
I never felt somebody loved me
The way my baby loves me now
She took my heart and made me happy
That's why I'll never let her down
(Chorus)
Just like always, Oh my love
I know you're just foolin'
Just like always, Oh my love
Foolin' with my heart
(Instrumental)
(Chorus)
Just like always, Oh my love
I know you're just foolin'
Just like always, Oh my love
Foolin' with my heart
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