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.
How can I believe all the things you've said
All those promises going round my head
Took me for all I was, just a fool
Playing my emotions with all new rules
Lost are all the memories of time
Left behind for those who care
Can't you see how much I've grown up
The second thought is too much to bear
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
How can I believe what you said is true
Trampled on my heart when I depend on you
Holding me back so I can't succeed
Playing my emotions is what you need
Give and take my life and my dreams
Take from me more than you should
Left me nothing to dwell on my thoughts
Gave me nothing like I knew you would
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
Your secret whispers you cannot disguise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
Your guilt and shame is your only prize
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
All those promises going round my head
Took me for all I was, just a fool
Playing my emotions with all new rules
Lost are all the memories of time
Left behind for those who care
Can't you see how much I've grown up
The second thought is too much to bear
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
How can I believe what you said is true
Trampled on my heart when I depend on you
Holding me back so I can't succeed
Playing my emotions is what you need
Give and take my life and my dreams
Take from me more than you should
Left me nothing to dwell on my thoughts
Gave me nothing like I knew you would
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
Your secret whispers you cannot disguise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lies, lies
Too many lies
Your guilt and shame is your only prize
Lies, lies
Too many lies
You're acting like it's no surprise
Lyrics submitted by telekon15
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Dreamwalker
Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.