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 the hell have you got to look forward to
I don't hear anybody knocking at your door
Your whole life has been a message in a bottle
Dumped in the ocean, never reaching any shore
At the point where nothing makes you happy
These days seem darker than they've ever been before
Here it comes again, that old familiar feeling
Get sick and leave your troubles on the floor
[Chorus]
(Just when I thought you were breaking down
Just when I thought you were breaking down
She found you
Just when I thought you were breaking down
Just when I thought you were breaking down)
You're shuttin' people out has become more like a reflex
They used to be your friends, but they don't know you anymore
Don't mean to hurt you, but it's my only self defense
I make myself a mystery, so they don't know who to look for
Look at yourself, have you noticed your complexion
Looks like you've been spending too much time indoors
In the mirror can you see your reflection
Or am I the only one who's noticed that you look bored
[Chorus]
I watched you fall apart
And never made a sound
What the hell have you got to look forward to
I don't hear anybody knocking at your door
Your whole life has been a message in a bottle
Dumped in the ocean, never reaching any shore
At the point where nothing makes you happy
These days seem darker than they've ever been before
Here it comes again, that old familiar feeling
Get sick and leave your troubles on the floor
[Chorus]
I don't hear anybody knocking at your door
Your whole life has been a message in a bottle
Dumped in the ocean, never reaching any shore
At the point where nothing makes you happy
These days seem darker than they've ever been before
Here it comes again, that old familiar feeling
Get sick and leave your troubles on the floor
[Chorus]
(Just when I thought you were breaking down
Just when I thought you were breaking down
She found you
Just when I thought you were breaking down
Just when I thought you were breaking down)
You're shuttin' people out has become more like a reflex
They used to be your friends, but they don't know you anymore
Don't mean to hurt you, but it's my only self defense
I make myself a mystery, so they don't know who to look for
Look at yourself, have you noticed your complexion
Looks like you've been spending too much time indoors
In the mirror can you see your reflection
Or am I the only one who's noticed that you look bored
[Chorus]
I watched you fall apart
And never made a sound
What the hell have you got to look forward to
I don't hear anybody knocking at your door
Your whole life has been a message in a bottle
Dumped in the ocean, never reaching any shore
At the point where nothing makes you happy
These days seem darker than they've ever been before
Here it comes again, that old familiar feeling
Get sick and leave your troubles on the floor
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by standardarmy
She Found You Lyrics as written by Sergie Loobkoff Jason Beebout
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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this song is great;):):):)
I had this song on repeat for so long it's almost funny
really catchy
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Samiam are great...I love this song so much, it's wierd how it sounds like the begining is made up of ska chords but it's still an amazing song.
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