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 learned a lot today
You've been teaching
Things that I don't want to know
I had so much to say
I thought I knew the answers
But it seems so long ago
And I wish there was another way
That didn't hurt so much
I'm learning that I can say goodbye
I'm learning that I can be strong inside
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about life
I've learned a lot so far
It got me thinking
What will happen down the road?
Sure I'll make mistakes
But I'll keep dreaming
They might come true you never know
And I wish there was another way
That didn't make me cry
I'm learning that I can say goodbye
I'm learning that I can be strong inside
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about life
I gotta long, long way to go
Where I'm goin' I dunno but
I'll be alright
Just you wait and see
I learned a lot today
You've been teaching
Things that I don't want to know
I had so much to say
I thought I knew the answers
But it seems so long ago
And I wish there was another way
That didn't hurt so much
I'm learning that I can say goodbye
I'm learning that I can be strong inside
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about, life
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about, life
You've been teaching
Things that I don't want to know
I had so much to say
I thought I knew the answers
But it seems so long ago
And I wish there was another way
That didn't hurt so much
I'm learning that I can say goodbye
I'm learning that I can be strong inside
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about life
I've learned a lot so far
It got me thinking
What will happen down the road?
Sure I'll make mistakes
But I'll keep dreaming
They might come true you never know
And I wish there was another way
That didn't make me cry
I'm learning that I can say goodbye
I'm learning that I can be strong inside
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about life
I gotta long, long way to go
Where I'm goin' I dunno but
I'll be alright
Just you wait and see
I learned a lot today
You've been teaching
Things that I don't want to know
I had so much to say
I thought I knew the answers
But it seems so long ago
And I wish there was another way
That didn't hurt so much
I'm learning that I can say goodbye
I'm learning that I can be strong inside
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about, life
I'm ready, I'm ready to get it right
I'm learning about, life
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Life Lyrics as written by Daniel Lopez George R. Noriega
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing
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I luv this song so much. lol, that's why i got it on here. It's so great, it means alot. I've had these same feelings before, and I'm sure others have too. I've made mistakes, been hurt, and hurt others. And through it all, I've learned so much. I connect with this song...