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.
Sometimes I wish I was brave
I wish I was stronger
Wish I could feel no pain
Wish I was young
Wish I was shy
I wish I was honest
Wish I was you, not I
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Sometimes I wish I was smart
I wish I made cures for
How people are
I wish I had power
I wish I could lead
I wish I could change the world
For you and me
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Let's start over
I wish I was stronger
Wish I could feel no pain
Wish I was young
Wish I was shy
I wish I was honest
Wish I was you, not I
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Sometimes I wish I was smart
I wish I made cures for
How people are
I wish I had power
I wish I could lead
I wish I could change the world
For you and me
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Let's start over
Lyrics submitted by ShortMan, edited by MusicfanSilver, etiennebold
I Feel So Lyrics as written by Tom Delonge Travis Barker
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Hahha, I'm not gonna read through everyone's post, but dude its "Callous", not "Calloused". Ha, big difference.
...oops. Didn't see the 11 pages of comments. Still, there are far too many "omg this song roCks!!1! BLINK 4EVS!!1!!" posts.
CORRECT Lyrics
Sometimes I wish I was brave I wish I was stronger I wish I could feel no pain I wish I was young I wish I was shy I wish I was honest I wish I was you not I
'Cause I feel so mad I feel so angry I feel so callous So lost, confused, again I feel so cheap So used, unfaithful Let's start over Let's start over
Sometimes I wish I was smart I wish I made cures for How people are I wish I had power I wish I could lead I wish I could change the world For you and me
'Cause I feel so mad I feel so angry I feel so callous So lost, confused, again I feel so cheap So used, unfaithful Let's start over Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad I feel so angry I feel so callous So lost, confused, again I feel so cheap So used, unfaithful Let's start over Let's start over
I feel so mad I feel so angry I feel so callous So lost, confused, again I feel so cheap So used, unfaithful Let's start over Let's start over Let's start over
Dude, this "side project" of Blink 182's Travis and Tom's is gonna be the biggest success, holy crap. I mean these are such great lyrics and the way Tom sings it sigh his voice is so perfect to be singing Emo like this. And the entire Box Car Racer CD is going to be Emo, Tom even mentioned that the CD is heavily influenced my Fugazi :) I can't WAIT until the album hits stores on May 15th!
This song rocks, that's all I have to say!
I love these two songs, and can't wait for the cd!!!
woooooo hoooooooo they are soooooooo good!!!! i cant wait for the CD....its gunna be maaaarrrrrdddddddddd. raadddddddd and fantabulous... sweeeeeeeeeeet ;)
wow...i just saw the video of this song on muchmusic like 5 minutes ago and i really think this band is gonna fly. They sound much harder and not so corny which is a step in the right direction. Travis is one of the most amazing drummers ive ever seen. Im a drummer myself and i know how technical this song is to play. its a sweet song.
damn i love box car racer, they kick my ass, if blink was like this, maybe id like em, but im not into them, i love this song tho
thats cause this doesnt sound like blink...its much better