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.
I eat with these crooked teeth
Tomato soup and grilled cheese
But you already know that because you used to dine with me
Do you remember?
I listen to my same old cds
New Order & Morrissey
But you already know that because you used to ride with me
I thought I'd be singing a different tune by now
But the song about you keeps coming out
I sleep in these dirty sheets
A blanket between my bony knees
But you already know that because you used to crawl in bed with me the morning before work
Put your hands on my back
Kiss the back of my neck
I thought I'd be singing a different tune by now
But the song about you keeps coming out
I'd hoped to be singing to someone new by now
But the songs about you keep coming out
Tomato soup and grilled cheese
But you already know that because you used to dine with me
Do you remember?
I listen to my same old cds
New Order & Morrissey
But you already know that because you used to ride with me
I thought I'd be singing a different tune by now
But the song about you keeps coming out
I sleep in these dirty sheets
A blanket between my bony knees
But you already know that because you used to crawl in bed with me the morning before work
Put your hands on my back
Kiss the back of my neck
I thought I'd be singing a different tune by now
But the song about you keeps coming out
I'd hoped to be singing to someone new by now
But the songs about you keep coming out
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I thought I'd be singing a different tune by now But the song about you keeps coming out I’d hoped to be singing to someone new by now But the songs about you keep coming out
hasn't every thought this at one time!
i totally love this song. so much.
Mike seems really happy. My favorite song by Owen by far. God Kinsella gets me hooked again.
Definitely my favorite Owen song. I'm not quite sure if this song is about a current or ex girlfriend.
"I thought I'd be singing a different tune by now But the song about you keeps coming out"
kind of how i feel about every song i listen to... i always tell myself that i wont listen to the same song that reminds me of the same person... but yeah, that just doesnt happen.
i love this song more than words can say
same actions and routine because he just can't escape from the feeling he'll never have again. fuck memories.
best fucking line in the song: "Put your hands on my back Kiss the back of my neck"
I think the last line changes to "But this song's about you."
This is Mike Kinsella's masterpiece...whenever I stop listening to Owen this song always draws me back in
"I listen to my same old cds New Order & Morrissey"
Wow, that's so me... It feels weird to think about, but I've like all of my favorite bands for like 4 or 5 years now. Morrissey is definitely one of those bands.
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