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.
She makes her way up to the front door
Completely numb when she hears my voice
Her burdened eyes show signs of light now
To me there's nothing there but cold
When everything is changed
Can it be the same
I'm sorry but this just feels right
Something happened just last night
There's nothing anymore
I finally think I've found myself
Love has fallen somewhere else
I know it myst be true
I pace across the bedroom floor
Numbness comes with a rage of fire
I blanky look up at a heart of stone
These two months nothing but a lie
How can it be the same
when you know everything is changed
Broken trust can never be regained
It was never there to start
I have my reasons why
Not to waste it all on you
Completely numb when she hears my voice
Her burdened eyes show signs of light now
To me there's nothing there but cold
When everything is changed
Can it be the same
I'm sorry but this just feels right
Something happened just last night
There's nothing anymore
I finally think I've found myself
Love has fallen somewhere else
I know it myst be true
I pace across the bedroom floor
Numbness comes with a rage of fire
I blanky look up at a heart of stone
These two months nothing but a lie
How can it be the same
when you know everything is changed
Broken trust can never be regained
It was never there to start
I have my reasons why
Not to waste it all on you
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Waste It All on You Lyrics as written by Matt Chambless Justin Moore
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I think she cheated on him...whatever it's about, it's a beautiful song.
I agree. This song isn't one the band tends to play live or talk about, but I think she cheated on him too. It's a very nice piece - I like the emotions and the vivid mental picture it creates.