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.
is this what you want
my eyes focus on you
is this what you wanted
your eyes focus on you
my feelings never changed
but your reception often fades
whatever i say
the thunder's louder than you
whatever i do these feelings are louder than you
miss you now you're gone
and she's the only one
thoughts of you linger on
my heart to you is numb
my feelings haven't changed
but you know i'll feel the same
whatever i say
the thunder's louder than us
whatever i do
these feelings are louder than us
sweet smell before the rain
of flowers caught in a twister
the frequencies never change
and you still hear me say
i love you
you must think she loves you too
whatever
whatever
whatever
miss you now you're gone
whatever
whatever
whatever
now she's the only one
whatever
whatever
whatever
still your words go on
my eyes focus on you
is this what you wanted
your eyes focus on you
my feelings never changed
but your reception often fades
whatever i say
the thunder's louder than you
whatever i do these feelings are louder than you
miss you now you're gone
and she's the only one
thoughts of you linger on
my heart to you is numb
my feelings haven't changed
but you know i'll feel the same
whatever i say
the thunder's louder than us
whatever i do
these feelings are louder than us
sweet smell before the rain
of flowers caught in a twister
the frequencies never change
and you still hear me say
i love you
you must think she loves you too
whatever
whatever
whatever
miss you now you're gone
whatever
whatever
whatever
now she's the only one
whatever
whatever
whatever
still your words go on
Lyrics submitted by alktrio333
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im beginning to think that this song was written for me.
i think these lyrics are wrong.
"is this what you wanted your eyes focus on you"
but its...
Is this what you wanted? Her eyes focus on you
thennnn..
"you must think she loves you too"
syke on that also..
its...
"can you still hear me say "i love you" hear her say she loves you too"
other stuff is wrong to.. but those are the mistakes that matter the most
"my feelings haven't changed but you know i'll feel the same" Should be: "my feelings haven't changes but you no longer feel the same"
this song was written perfectly for me......its just about finding that someone that is perfect for you but for whatever reason your time with them is over...and you cant let go...but they have moved on...and you just have to try to go on but you wont forget them or your feelings..they will always be with you