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.
Love, life
One speaks for the other one here
And love, life
One speaks for the other one now
We'll try to get by
[Chorus]
Did anyone try too hard?
Well I guess I did.
I guess I did. alright.
She'll break my heart.
Did anyone try too hard?
Well I guess I did.
I guess I did, alright.
And she'll break my heart.
She'll break my heart.
'Cause ever since the minute I saw your face.
I knew I wanted to be in that place, next to you.
And now I'll spend my whole life tryin'.
To be the one inside your arms.
And I'll try to get by.
[Chorus]
Break my little heart.
Isn't it alright?
Why can't it be just this once alright?
It will be you and me.
[Chorus]
One speaks for the other one here
And love, life
One speaks for the other one now
We'll try to get by
[Chorus]
Did anyone try too hard?
Well I guess I did.
I guess I did. alright.
She'll break my heart.
Did anyone try too hard?
Well I guess I did.
I guess I did, alright.
And she'll break my heart.
She'll break my heart.
'Cause ever since the minute I saw your face.
I knew I wanted to be in that place, next to you.
And now I'll spend my whole life tryin'.
To be the one inside your arms.
And I'll try to get by.
[Chorus]
Break my little heart.
Isn't it alright?
Why can't it be just this once alright?
It will be you and me.
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by spastic_kitty
Try Too Hard Lyrics as written by Linda Perry Alecia Moore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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