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.
What am I to say?
I'm all wrapped up in apathy
And I don't want to stay this way
There's nothing left to do
Now that I am onto you
All I want to know is the truth
And I don't want to go
But I feel like I should
'Cause' I'm falling apart
And I die, and die, and die
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be?
Today, could you see, this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye, farewell
What am I to say?
I still remember everyday
And memories don't fade away
And it all falls apart
In the shadows of the past
It can seem to be so hard but it's time the feelings pass
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be?
Today, could you see, this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye, farewell
And pull your triggers now what you waitin' for
I stand accused myself, sometimes I'm wrong, God help me
And hear beneath my lie, what am I praying for?
I don't believe in hell but I just might be there tonight
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be?
Today, could you see, this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye, farewell
Goodbye, farewell
I'm all wrapped up in apathy
And I don't want to stay this way
There's nothing left to do
Now that I am onto you
All I want to know is the truth
And I don't want to go
But I feel like I should
'Cause' I'm falling apart
And I die, and die, and die
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be?
Today, could you see, this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye, farewell
What am I to say?
I still remember everyday
And memories don't fade away
And it all falls apart
In the shadows of the past
It can seem to be so hard but it's time the feelings pass
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be?
Today, could you see, this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye, farewell
And pull your triggers now what you waitin' for
I stand accused myself, sometimes I'm wrong, God help me
And hear beneath my lie, what am I praying for?
I don't believe in hell but I just might be there tonight
How could you be the better part of me
When we're only half of what we used to be?
Today, could you see, this isn't what we need
And I'm leaving all the pieces how they fell
So goodbye, farewell
Goodbye, farewell
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i really like sum 41. i enjoy their vitality and crazy shenanigans. plus their songs are a-ok in my book.
This song is awesome, Half Hour of Power is a great 30 minute cd.
i love sum 41, but half hour of power is my least favorite album :(
half hour of power is pretty good, i have all 4 cds, but i dont no which one is my favorite.. cuz we have half hour of pwer where they r first starting out, all killer no filler, when they had alot of fun, does this look infected when they got more into their song meanings, and chuck where their lyrics r like amazing, so i guess i like to listen to half hour of power, and all killer no filler if im like in a fun mood, but does this look infected and chuck if im in a serious mood
to me this song is about how somebody is going through a really tough time and there is this one person who tries to help him out but he's just making it worse because he's insensitive and the one guy can tell that this person who is trying to help him really doesnt understand or give a shit
From analyzing the lyrics, you can tell it's written from the viewpoint of a pedophile lifestyle. Kind of gross if you ask me, but whatever. I'm noticing a trend in Sum 41 songs, where not only all the lyrics suck, but they are mostly about homosexual insecurity and pedophile stories. Weird, huh.