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.
Why?
Sometimes this beauty is choking me,
But at least it's your hands on my throat
Your lashes brush against my cheek,
Coupled with your breath on my neck
The world around you falls away
And I will still be there
I know my words are like daggers
But they cut me too…
And I am sorry for all the fucked up things
I say I didn't mean it
And I never realized that I can be what I hate
Let's be happy with what we have,
Enjoy the beauty in these days
Sometimes we'll laugh
Sometimes we'll scream
No one said caring was easy
I know there was a time when emotions
Felt like pulling teeth
Sometimes I felt so soulless
I couldn't even look at me
It's pathetic to hate who you are
And it feels like hell to change
But I'll be damned if I push you away
And I am sorry for all the fucked up things
I say I didn't mean it
And I never realized that I can be what I hate
Let's be happy with what we have,
Enjoy the beauty in these days
Sometimes we'll laugh
Sometimes we'll scream
No one said caring was easy
I remember when my dreams were dying
And I damned the sun;
I damned the sun to pieces.
I carved hateful thoughts into my chest,
Then you took my hand
And nothing has ever felt the same.
And nothing, has ever...
Nothing has ever felt the same
Sometimes this beauty is choking me,
But at least it's your hands on my throat
Your lashes brush against my cheek,
Coupled with your breath on my neck
The world around you falls away
And I will still be there
I know my words are like daggers
But they cut me too…
And I am sorry for all the fucked up things
I say I didn't mean it
And I never realized that I can be what I hate
Let's be happy with what we have,
Enjoy the beauty in these days
Sometimes we'll laugh
Sometimes we'll scream
No one said caring was easy
I know there was a time when emotions
Felt like pulling teeth
Sometimes I felt so soulless
I couldn't even look at me
It's pathetic to hate who you are
And it feels like hell to change
But I'll be damned if I push you away
And I am sorry for all the fucked up things
I say I didn't mean it
And I never realized that I can be what I hate
Let's be happy with what we have,
Enjoy the beauty in these days
Sometimes we'll laugh
Sometimes we'll scream
No one said caring was easy
I remember when my dreams were dying
And I damned the sun;
I damned the sun to pieces.
I carved hateful thoughts into my chest,
Then you took my hand
And nothing has ever felt the same.
And nothing, has ever...
Nothing has ever felt the same
Lyrics submitted by x_melancholy_x, edited by a scar in the sky
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