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.
like I said I would return
criogenicly preserved
but you've got cold shoulders for me to lean on
I can't forget you girl
I don't remember how to spell your name
the oxygen I breathe, you are my favorite dream
you're my poison air, you are my nightmare
in constant missory its still a mystery
why I love you and you can't stand me
I can't forget you girl refresh me on your name
I call you every night we play a little game
you're smiling past your eyes I'll be back here again
thats just the way it always ends
who am I talking to? I always get it wrong
this one goes out to you an adoration song
and maybe you will fall just like my sisters fell
thats just the way it always ends
i don't want your love no more
the oxygen I breathe, you are my favorite dream
you're my poison air, you are my nightmare
in constant missory its still a mystery
why I love you and you can't stand me
criogenicly preserved
but you've got cold shoulders for me to lean on
I can't forget you girl
I don't remember how to spell your name
the oxygen I breathe, you are my favorite dream
you're my poison air, you are my nightmare
in constant missory its still a mystery
why I love you and you can't stand me
I can't forget you girl refresh me on your name
I call you every night we play a little game
you're smiling past your eyes I'll be back here again
thats just the way it always ends
who am I talking to? I always get it wrong
this one goes out to you an adoration song
and maybe you will fall just like my sisters fell
thats just the way it always ends
i don't want your love no more
the oxygen I breathe, you are my favorite dream
you're my poison air, you are my nightmare
in constant missory its still a mystery
why I love you and you can't stand me
Lyrics submitted by sendthestars
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