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.
She fiights addiction, claims she is a victim.
She tried to hold back but she never gave back.
“Mine hands are tired”, she says with a smile.
I don’t wonna be, I said I wonna be anything but here.
Why pain when you are leaving?
Why pain when you want it all?
Where’s the anger that you cant see?
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
And when its ending he cant fake it.
He tries to hold back but he never gave back.
“Mine hands are tired”, he says with a smile.
I don’t wonna be, I said I don’t wonna be anything but me.
Why pain when you are leaving?
Why pain when you want it all?
Where’s the anger that you cant see?
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
You gave it to yourself!
Keep it to yourself!
Gave it to yourself!
She tried to hold back but she never gave back.
“Mine hands are tired”, she says with a smile.
I don’t wonna be, I said I wonna be anything but here.
Why pain when you are leaving?
Why pain when you want it all?
Where’s the anger that you cant see?
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
And when its ending he cant fake it.
He tries to hold back but he never gave back.
“Mine hands are tired”, he says with a smile.
I don’t wonna be, I said I don’t wonna be anything but me.
Why pain when you are leaving?
Why pain when you want it all?
Where’s the anger that you cant see?
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
We are emotionally drained.
You gave it to yourself!
Keep it to yourself!
Gave it to yourself!
Lyrics submitted by MeAndOnlyMe
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She fights addiction, claims shes a victim. She tries to hold back what she'll never give back. “Mine hands are tied”,yeah, she says with a smile. I wanna wanna be, I said I wanna wanna be anywhere but here.
Where's the pain when you need it? Where's the hate when you want it all? Where’s the anger when you can see? We are emotionally drained. We are emotionally drained. We are emotionally drained.
And when its ended, he can't defend it. He tries to hold back what he'll never give back. “Mine hands are tied”, yeah, he says with a smile. I wanna wanna be, I said I wanna wanna be anyone but me.
Where's the pain when you need it? Where's the hate when you want it all? Where’s the anger when you can see? We are emotionally drained. We are emotionally drained. We are emotionally drained.
Keep it to yourself! keep it to yourself! Keep it to yourself! Keep it keep it to yourself! Keep it to yourself!