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.
It's just like you to want to hate me
But never take the time to date me
And I'll still sit around thinking of you
I took you to the big makeout spot
And carved your name in every desktop
Now you want to see somebody new
That's just like you
I know you think that I'm just so lame
But it's still hard when I hear your name
Maybe someday I'll get over you
I tried real hard not to get bitter
But all your stupid girlfriend jitters
Make me do things that I can't undo
That's just like you
And if it's someone more special
Well I don't want to know him
And if it's somewhere more special
I don't want to go there
We never really could get started
Cause you just left me broken-hearted
Thinking about things we'll never do
Like wanting to hang out together
Asking you to wear my sweater
I hope it's fun to hurt me like you do
That's just like you
But never take the time to date me
And I'll still sit around thinking of you
I took you to the big makeout spot
And carved your name in every desktop
Now you want to see somebody new
That's just like you
I know you think that I'm just so lame
But it's still hard when I hear your name
Maybe someday I'll get over you
I tried real hard not to get bitter
But all your stupid girlfriend jitters
Make me do things that I can't undo
That's just like you
And if it's someone more special
Well I don't want to know him
And if it's somewhere more special
I don't want to go there
We never really could get started
Cause you just left me broken-hearted
Thinking about things we'll never do
Like wanting to hang out together
Asking you to wear my sweater
I hope it's fun to hurt me like you do
That's just like you
Lyrics submitted by rustedhope
Just Like You Lyrics as written by Adam Gontier Gavin Brown
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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