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.
Oh, please don't go, I need you
I'll please you, not mislead you
If you would be
My only one
Together we move slowly
I'll never leave you lonely
If you would be
My only one
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
What happened to forever
I'll try to make things better
If you would be
My only one
Now six days since we've spoken
I'll fix you when you're broken
If you would be
My only one
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
If you love me too
Can I call you
My only one
If you say no
I won't let go
My only one
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
I'll please you, not mislead you
If you would be
My only one
Together we move slowly
I'll never leave you lonely
If you would be
My only one
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
What happened to forever
I'll try to make things better
If you would be
My only one
Now six days since we've spoken
I'll fix you when you're broken
If you would be
My only one
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
If you love me too
Can I call you
My only one
If you say no
I won't let go
My only one
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
If you believe
We were meant to be
Why'd you leave me alone
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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WHOAHH its been 6 days since me and my boyfriend have talked
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I'm not against people writing obvious lyrics, but it seems stupid to bother analyzing them for meaning. It's like reading a news report or something.
ughh this song so reminds me of my ex, we were gunna get back together and everything was good, he said he thought we were meant to be, but then he stopped talking to me for six days.. "If you believe we were meant to be Why'd you leave me alone? Now six days since we've spoken I'll fix you when you're broken If you would be my only one" and then just yesterday I talked to him again and I found out he's dating someone else... haha.... yeah. sucks. but good song.
I'm just gonna say I LOOOOVE this song! Since it's pretty self-explanitory!