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.
I didn't hear you say you're sorry
The fault must be mine
I wish you all the best of luck at
Finding somebody more like you
You said you'd love me always truly
I must have changed
'Cause you don't need me like you used to
I hope you find somebody more like you
I hope you finally find someone
Someone that you trust
And give him everything
I hope you meet someone your height
So you can see eye to eye
With someone as small as you
You came out of nowhere and made me smile
Then tore me in two
Saying we're very different people so dear
I hope you find somebody more like you
I hope you find somebody more like you
The fault must be mine
I wish you all the best of luck at
Finding somebody more like you
You said you'd love me always truly
I must have changed
'Cause you don't need me like you used to
I hope you find somebody more like you
I hope you finally find someone
Someone that you trust
And give him everything
I hope you meet someone your height
So you can see eye to eye
With someone as small as you
You came out of nowhere and made me smile
Then tore me in two
Saying we're very different people so dear
I hope you find somebody more like you
I hope you find somebody more like you
Lyrics submitted by yamahasixstring
Somebody More Like You Lyrics as written by Sean Watkins
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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He's being sarcastic, he doesn't think it's his fault, and when he wishes that she finds someone just like her, he's wishing that she finds someone that will hurt her like she hurt him, because she is just a small person, not short.
Eeeexactly, phoonzang. That's my favorite line of the song, actually.
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so i want to sing this to my ex and then punch him in the face. ha. but no really.
you came out of nowhere and made me smile.. then tore me in two. --- jerk.sigh
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