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.
You know the way, you've been before
I've seen the signs, outside your door
You've set the rules, their bitter taste,
Can't be ignored
It's just the same, just like before
You wanted more
I loved the sun, I loved the rain
I gave it up, but all in vain
I loved the way, it was before
So bittersweet to be adored
We had it all, you let it go
You wanted more
But in the end, what is a friend
If not someone, to help pretend
Remember me, you know my name
I'm still the same
But not for you, that's not enough
You wanted more
I loved the sun, I loved the rain
I gave it up, but all in vain
We couldn't change, you know the score
So bittersweet to be adored
We had it all, you gave it up
You wanted more
We had it all, you gave it up
You wanted more
But in the end, what is a friend!
You loved the way, it used to be
The way it was, with you and me
It came too late, and left too soon
Just like the rings around the moon
We had it all, you let it go
You wanted more
We had it all, you gave it up
You wanted more
I've seen the signs, outside your door
You've set the rules, their bitter taste,
Can't be ignored
It's just the same, just like before
You wanted more
I loved the sun, I loved the rain
I gave it up, but all in vain
I loved the way, it was before
So bittersweet to be adored
We had it all, you let it go
You wanted more
But in the end, what is a friend
If not someone, to help pretend
Remember me, you know my name
I'm still the same
But not for you, that's not enough
You wanted more
I loved the sun, I loved the rain
I gave it up, but all in vain
We couldn't change, you know the score
So bittersweet to be adored
We had it all, you gave it up
You wanted more
We had it all, you gave it up
You wanted more
But in the end, what is a friend!
You loved the way, it used to be
The way it was, with you and me
It came too late, and left too soon
Just like the rings around the moon
We had it all, you let it go
You wanted more
We had it all, you gave it up
You wanted more
Lyrics submitted by Shadowsoal2000
You Wanted More Lyrics as written by Morten Harket Magne Furuholmen
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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