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.
It's been a tough time for you
But I've never seen you cry
The last time that I saw you
I never got to say goodbye
You're the reason I am living
And to you I owe a lot
And I'm happy for what you've given
You're everything I've got
You're everything I've got
I haven't done much for you
And I'm afraid I never will
Didn't tell you that I'm sorry
For the part of you I killed
You're the reason I am living
And to you I owe a lot
And I'm happy for what you've given
You're everything I've got
You're everything I've got
There were times when I did hate you
And I wished that you were dead
But I tried to valuate you
And see the good in you instead
You're the reason I am living
And to you I owe a lot
And I'm happy for what you've given
You're everything I've got
You're everything I've got
Oh I miss you
I always will
I love you still, brother
Oh I miss you
I always will
I love you still, brother
But I've never seen you cry
The last time that I saw you
I never got to say goodbye
You're the reason I am living
And to you I owe a lot
And I'm happy for what you've given
You're everything I've got
You're everything I've got
I haven't done much for you
And I'm afraid I never will
Didn't tell you that I'm sorry
For the part of you I killed
You're the reason I am living
And to you I owe a lot
And I'm happy for what you've given
You're everything I've got
You're everything I've got
There were times when I did hate you
And I wished that you were dead
But I tried to valuate you
And see the good in you instead
You're the reason I am living
And to you I owe a lot
And I'm happy for what you've given
You're everything I've got
You're everything I've got
Oh I miss you
I always will
I love you still, brother
Oh I miss you
I always will
I love you still, brother
Lyrics submitted by politricks
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