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.
Verse 1:
You never, would take no for an answer
Your smile like cancer
I'm always, there for you but
You only ever take what's mine
Chorus 1:
Was there something I said
That could make you feel this way
And make me feel like my world's not turning
Is there something I should do
Should I stay the fuck away from you
You're breaking away
Verse 2:
Leave today, take with you
Every memory along with every
Mistake I, made for you
It's all over, our lives have torn in two
Bridge:
Why do you care
I don't understand
I can't justify all those lies
I can't go on living this way
It's not a game... and I'm not ok
You never, would take no for an answer
Your smile like cancer
I'm always, there for you but
You only ever take what's mine
Chorus 1:
Was there something I said
That could make you feel this way
And make me feel like my world's not turning
Is there something I should do
Should I stay the fuck away from you
You're breaking away
Verse 2:
Leave today, take with you
Every memory along with every
Mistake I, made for you
It's all over, our lives have torn in two
Bridge:
Why do you care
I don't understand
I can't justify all those lies
I can't go on living this way
It's not a game... and I'm not ok
Lyrics submitted by wish4wings
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