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.
Walk away from it all
Thinking through your problems
Try for something new
But you are not perfect
You couldn't even hold a smile
Long enough to take a step
You see the truth
But it can't be right
It seems to be
So lacking in delight
But your always teh one crying
About how nothing goes your way
Complaining will not help
Thats why im asking you to stay
But then you run to that place
Where nothing can go wrong
Everythings a joke to you
Ive lost all my trust in you
You see the truth
But it can't be right
It seems to be
So lacking in delight
But your always teh one crying
About how nothing goes your way
Thinking through your problems
Try for something new
But you are not perfect
You couldn't even hold a smile
Long enough to take a step
You see the truth
But it can't be right
It seems to be
So lacking in delight
But your always teh one crying
About how nothing goes your way
Complaining will not help
Thats why im asking you to stay
But then you run to that place
Where nothing can go wrong
Everythings a joke to you
Ive lost all my trust in you
You see the truth
But it can't be right
It seems to be
So lacking in delight
But your always teh one crying
About how nothing goes your way
Lyrics submitted by Distinct320
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