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.
Never have I been made to feel less doubtful
Never have I been made to feel less cynical
'Cause I haven't been to brave been mostly frightened
But I never though that there would come a day
Well I hope that your song's not be "boys of summer"
Just because you were both born on that day
And half-Jewish boys make kick ass drummers
But if you need lessons I'll have to pay
And I hope that your friends are true and funny
And your girlfriends are sweet and wear tight pants
And after your heart is gently broken
I hope that you get a second chance
Just let some air in
Just turn on some light
Just make some room inside
Never have I been made to feel less heavy
Never have been made less cynical
Cause I haven't been to kind been unforgiving
But I never thought that there would come a day
Never have I been made to feel less cynical
'Cause I haven't been to brave been mostly frightened
But I never though that there would come a day
Well I hope that your song's not be "boys of summer"
Just because you were both born on that day
And half-Jewish boys make kick ass drummers
But if you need lessons I'll have to pay
And I hope that your friends are true and funny
And your girlfriends are sweet and wear tight pants
And after your heart is gently broken
I hope that you get a second chance
Just let some air in
Just turn on some light
Just make some room inside
Never have I been made to feel less heavy
Never have been made less cynical
Cause I haven't been to kind been unforgiving
But I never thought that there would come a day
Lyrics submitted by Strawberrywish
Happy Birthday Lyrics as written by Eef Barzelay
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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