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.
Don't leave me alone
I'm feeling so numb
I need you to be here, I need you to call
And everything's wrong
A beautiful shame
Everything's ugly, hazy, and gray
Doesn't it hurt?
Trick and control you
Deceive and destroy you
Doesn't it hurt?
Forget and move on
I'm here and I'm strong
I've got you to blame when it's finally done
I'm not afraid
Of these feelings here inside
I'm sure someday I'll let go of all this hate for you
I'll let go of all this hate
Does it make you feel inside what you've never felt before
Does it promise you a life, but that left you all alone
Doesn't it hurt?
Trick and control you
Deceive and destroy you
Doesn't it hurt?
Forget and move on
I'm here and I'm strong
I've got you to blame when it's finally done
I'm not afraid
Of these feelings here inside
I'm sure someday I'll let go of all this hate for you...
I'll let go of all this hate
I'm feeling so numb
I need you to be here, I need you to call
And everything's wrong
A beautiful shame
Everything's ugly, hazy, and gray
Doesn't it hurt?
Trick and control you
Deceive and destroy you
Doesn't it hurt?
Forget and move on
I'm here and I'm strong
I've got you to blame when it's finally done
I'm not afraid
Of these feelings here inside
I'm sure someday I'll let go of all this hate for you
I'll let go of all this hate
Does it make you feel inside what you've never felt before
Does it promise you a life, but that left you all alone
Doesn't it hurt?
Trick and control you
Deceive and destroy you
Doesn't it hurt?
Forget and move on
I'm here and I'm strong
I've got you to blame when it's finally done
I'm not afraid
Of these feelings here inside
I'm sure someday I'll let go of all this hate for you...
I'll let go of all this hate
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