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'm so tired, of falling in love
I'm finding it easier, to fall out
I can't deny it, I feel it inside
Ill keep its fire, oh you can't hide
[Chorus:]
I'm fallilng in love again
ain't nothing I can do
Falling in love again
And this time its with you
When I fall
Its always the same
And I'm so tired of playing this game
Been so long now
Since I gave up my heart
I've kept it locked down
I don't want to get it harmed
So let me tell you know
I just want to be sure that you won't hurt me
Can you promise me that
[Chorus]
You got to tell me
If you're gonna break my heart
'cause I don't want to take the chance
And if it ain't true
Its all gonna be
It nothing but a poor romance
So give me that promise to hold on
And Ill never let you go
We gotta have something to go on
I'm letting you know now
[Chorus]
I'm finding it easier, to fall out
I can't deny it, I feel it inside
Ill keep its fire, oh you can't hide
[Chorus:]
I'm fallilng in love again
ain't nothing I can do
Falling in love again
And this time its with you
When I fall
Its always the same
And I'm so tired of playing this game
Been so long now
Since I gave up my heart
I've kept it locked down
I don't want to get it harmed
So let me tell you know
I just want to be sure that you won't hurt me
Can you promise me that
[Chorus]
You got to tell me
If you're gonna break my heart
'cause I don't want to take the chance
And if it ain't true
Its all gonna be
It nothing but a poor romance
So give me that promise to hold on
And Ill never let you go
We gotta have something to go on
I'm letting you know now
[Chorus]
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me too
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