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.
I thought I'd give you a call
Cause I saw you the other day
You were wearing the jacket I bought you
For your 17th birthday
I don't know what to tell you
Things just went wrong from the start
And I guess that I could say that I'm sorry
I didn't mean to be a stupid boy, who broke your heart
And I heard just yesterday that you hate me
Cause of what I put you through
Susan, i can't say that I blame you anyways
I'd be lying if i didn't say it hurt me too
I don't know what to tell you
Things just went wrong from the start
And I guess that I could say that I'm sorry
I didn't mean to be a stupid boy, who broke your heart
Cause I saw you the other day
You were wearing the jacket I bought you
For your 17th birthday
I don't know what to tell you
Things just went wrong from the start
And I guess that I could say that I'm sorry
I didn't mean to be a stupid boy, who broke your heart
And I heard just yesterday that you hate me
Cause of what I put you through
Susan, i can't say that I blame you anyways
I'd be lying if i didn't say it hurt me too
I don't know what to tell you
Things just went wrong from the start
And I guess that I could say that I'm sorry
I didn't mean to be a stupid boy, who broke your heart
Lyrics submitted by Jasphiron
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wow wow if thats how they(boys) really felt....it doesnt hurt them to hurt you(broken hearted girl)...dont believe the lies dont get sucked into to taking the thick layer of frosting they put on to coat everything to make it all better...never better
oh no..... chicks are the worst thing created theyre the heart breakers! you need to step back little darling and take a looka t reality! no hello guys never feel this way! ya right how could a guy write this song and not have the emotions flowing through his head!? guys are super emotional ansd sweet to you chicks its just that youre allways pms-ing and never belive the sweet things we tell you "oh it sounds like a line outa movie" is what you tell your friends... well sweetheart! you must be some skrewed up chick to think of all the messed up guys you know... get out there be nice and maybe youll get a nice guy in return! close minded people who sterotype will never see how it really is because theyre just too damn ignorant! you just scare guys and you dont get to know us.... oh well i wont waste anymore time trying to explain how it reallt is to you... later... oh and good luck out there, and girls.. we are totally sweet dont belive that chick! later gators!
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I'm not sure exactly how to reply on this one...I think that yes, there is a certain amount of stuff you can say in a song, and it's only so much. Maybe the guy was talking about a particular situation which he had absolutely no control over and didn't even really understand...
I also think thast both guys and girls are the heartbreakers and as usual both will be pointing the finger at each other for eternity and never looking at themselves.
I'm a chick yes. And I can't say I've never broken anybody's heart cos I have, and I can't say I've never had mine broken, cos that's happened too. But I'm lucky...I'm in a long-term relationship with the greatest guy ever...Jesus Christ..and He never breaks hearts, He just mends them. So I guess there is something to be said for girls too :D
oh and for guys as well :P
leave Jesus out of this
leave Jesus out of this? what's wrong with Jesus?
In my opinion, guys and girls are equal heartbreakers. I've been crushed by guys in the past, and I know I've done my share of it, too.
This song describes exactly how I am feeling right now. Right now, I am the "heart breaker" because of one stupid mistake with my girlfriend, and it doesn't look like she will forgive me/take me back, and i know that I hurt her, but I'm also hurting too, and I think this song describes that perfectly.
Jesus should never be left out of anything.