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.
Don't be so scared
We will not lead you on like you've been doing for weeks
So you're selfish, and I'm sorry
When I'm gone you'll be going nowhere fast
Nowhere fast, nowhere fast
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you
'Cause I wouldn't believe you if you said the same to me
And near death, last breath, and barely hanging on
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?
Don't be so scared to take a second for reflection,
To take a leave of absence, see what you're made of
So I'm selfish, and you're sorry
When I'm gone you'll be going nowhere fast
So who's selfish, and who's sorry?
Someone, somewhere
Said some things that may have sparked some sympathy
But don't believe
Don't believe a word you've heard about me
Don't be so scared It's harder for me
Don't be so scared
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared
Someone, somewhere
Said some things that may have sparked some sympathy
But don't believe
Don't believe a word you've heard about me
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?
'Cause I wouldn't believe you
Wouldn't believe you now
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?
'Cause I wouldn't believe you
Wouldn't believe you now
We will not lead you on like you've been doing for weeks
So you're selfish, and I'm sorry
When I'm gone you'll be going nowhere fast
Nowhere fast, nowhere fast
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you
'Cause I wouldn't believe you if you said the same to me
And near death, last breath, and barely hanging on
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?
Don't be so scared to take a second for reflection,
To take a leave of absence, see what you're made of
So I'm selfish, and you're sorry
When I'm gone you'll be going nowhere fast
So who's selfish, and who's sorry?
Someone, somewhere
Said some things that may have sparked some sympathy
But don't believe
Don't believe a word you've heard about me
Don't be so scared It's harder for me
Don't be so scared
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared, It's harder for me
Don't be so scared
Someone, somewhere
Said some things that may have sparked some sympathy
But don't believe
Don't believe a word you've heard about me
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?
'Cause I wouldn't believe you
Wouldn't believe you now
Would you believe me if I said I didn't need you?
'Cause I wouldn't believe you
Wouldn't believe you now
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Skeptics And True Believers Lyrics as written by William Beckett Michael Carden
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