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.
Last night I woke up in the evening just as the sun began to fall
Resolved to stroll down the street to your house just to show you I’ve got balls
But when I came upon your window I knew I’d come there far too late
Because someone beat me to you, and I guess you’re happy
Because I recognize that smile from better days
But he put the moves on you
The rain just won’t stop pouring since the day he put the moves on you
Now everyday is like a nightmare and at night in bed can’t help but stay awake
It wasn’t too long ago that I stood outside your window
Not some handsome boy I don’t know
And when he’s kissing you just like I always used to
I hope it kills you knowing what you did to me
He put the moves on you but you will break him too
The same as the last one
Resolved to stroll down the street to your house just to show you I’ve got balls
But when I came upon your window I knew I’d come there far too late
Because someone beat me to you, and I guess you’re happy
Because I recognize that smile from better days
But he put the moves on you
The rain just won’t stop pouring since the day he put the moves on you
Now everyday is like a nightmare and at night in bed can’t help but stay awake
It wasn’t too long ago that I stood outside your window
Not some handsome boy I don’t know
And when he’s kissing you just like I always used to
I hope it kills you knowing what you did to me
He put the moves on you but you will break him too
The same as the last one
Lyrics submitted by ScreamingInfidelity
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I think it could be about cheating.
Or it could be about a girl who he went out with and maybe they went through a nasty break up, and he still loves her. And essentially she broke his heart, and when he finally gains to courage to try and get her back he witnesses her with her new boy and sees how happy she is.
'I guess you're happy because I recognize that smile from better days'
Now he regrets ever letting her go, and is jealous of the boy who has her now.
'And when he's kissing you just like I always used to I hope it kills you knowing what you did to me. He put the moves on you but you will break him too the same as the last one'