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.
the h-r-c with the r-g-e
sometimes when i'm away i think of you
think of what i'd like to do
when we're alone
but it kills me to know
(it's not a situation)
that you'll never know
(for any expectation)
as far as i know
(a constant complication)
you'll never know
so say you'll stay the day, i want you to
everything depends on you
don't let me go
i wish that i could say i'd stay with you
but you know that that's not true
please let me go
but it kills me to know
(it's not a situation)
that you'll never know
(for any expectation)
as far as i know
(a constant complication)
you'll never know
(hard)
to know what's in your heart so, you're just looking to find
(part)
of what you're saying's not effecting on my soul or my mind
just keep your feet on the ground
even when i'm not around
i won't give up on you
(hard)
to know what's in your heart so, you're just looking to find
(part)
of what you're saying's not effecting on my soul or my mind
(hard)
to know what's in your heart so, you're just looking to find
(it's not a situation for any expectation)
(part)
of what you're saying's not effecting on my soul or my mind
(a constant complication)
you'll never know
sometimes when i'm away i think of you
think of what i'd like to do
when we're alone
but it kills me to know
(it's not a situation)
that you'll never know
(for any expectation)
as far as i know
(a constant complication)
you'll never know
so say you'll stay the day, i want you to
everything depends on you
don't let me go
i wish that i could say i'd stay with you
but you know that that's not true
please let me go
but it kills me to know
(it's not a situation)
that you'll never know
(for any expectation)
as far as i know
(a constant complication)
you'll never know
(hard)
to know what's in your heart so, you're just looking to find
(part)
of what you're saying's not effecting on my soul or my mind
just keep your feet on the ground
even when i'm not around
i won't give up on you
(hard)
to know what's in your heart so, you're just looking to find
(part)
of what you're saying's not effecting on my soul or my mind
(hard)
to know what's in your heart so, you're just looking to find
(it's not a situation for any expectation)
(part)
of what you're saying's not effecting on my soul or my mind
(a constant complication)
you'll never know
Lyrics submitted by ruben
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