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.
For once my eyes are open to you
And everything you've said
For once your web of lies is in the open
I gave you everything I had, until I had nothing left
Now you act as if I'm just a burden
I've finally let go
Let go, let go
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
I've been swallowed by this wreck that you call your life
I'm damaged from the inside
I've been broken
Don't threaten me with what you think I feel
If you could read my mind you'd be in tears
I'm sick of the excuses you hold above me
I've finally come to terms with what I am
I'm nothing in your eyes, and this will not change
I'm living in a dream
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
And I'll close my eyes, and dream of a better time
When I'm finally past this and happy on my own
I've done all I can, and I've still been cast aside
All I ever wanted to be was be the one who would wipe those tears from your eyes
But I guess I'll play second best, to a world that will never care about you
When will you understand to them you're just another pretty face?
You'll tell me that you care, and then run straight back to him
I can hear your voice of treason from a mile away
You never did know how to whisper
Truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth!
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
Do the world a favor
Stop cutting your arms and slit your throat
And everything you've said
For once your web of lies is in the open
I gave you everything I had, until I had nothing left
Now you act as if I'm just a burden
I've finally let go
Let go, let go
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
I've been swallowed by this wreck that you call your life
I'm damaged from the inside
I've been broken
Don't threaten me with what you think I feel
If you could read my mind you'd be in tears
I'm sick of the excuses you hold above me
I've finally come to terms with what I am
I'm nothing in your eyes, and this will not change
I'm living in a dream
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on
'Cause I'm so done
Playing these games
With my heart
Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
And I'll close my eyes, and dream of a better time
When I'm finally past this and happy on my own
I've done all I can, and I've still been cast aside
All I ever wanted to be was be the one who would wipe those tears from your eyes
But I guess I'll play second best, to a world that will never care about you
When will you understand to them you're just another pretty face?
You'll tell me that you care, and then run straight back to him
I can hear your voice of treason from a mile away
You never did know how to whisper
Truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth!
You're such a liar
Tell me the truth
Do the world a favor
Stop cutting your arms and slit your throat
Lyrics submitted by VerminElder
Heartless Lyrics as written by Jeremy Wade Mckinnon Thomas H. Jr. Denney
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I thought the lyrics went like this:
For once my eyes are open for you And everything is For once your web of lies is in the open I gave you everything I had, until I had nothing left I see with just and I'm just a burden I've finally let go
Let go, let go
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on 'Cause I'm so done Playing these games With my heart Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to doze
I've been swallowed by this wreck that you call your life I'm damaged from the inside I've been broken Don't threaten me with what you think I am If you could read my mind you'd be in tears
I'm sick of your excuse you hold above me I've finally come to terms with what I am I'm nothing in your eyes, and this will not change I'm living in a dream
Stay silent at least for now, and let me move on 'Cause I'm so done Playing these games With my heart Been around the world and back for you, and now its time to choose
They tear out my eyes, and dream of a better time When I'll be finally past this and be happy on my own I've done all I can, and still don't wanna be cast aside All I ever wanted to be was be the one to see him from your eyes But I guess I'll play second best, a world that will never care about you Without him I hope you'll understand you're just another pretty face You'll tell me that you care, and then run straight back to hell But I can hear your voice of treason from a mile away
You never did know how to whisper
Truth You're such a liar Tell me the truth You're such a liar Tell me the truth
You're such a liar Tell me the truth! You're such a liar Tell me the truth Do the world a favor Stop cutting your arms and slit your throat
@michaelmuo I checked a few different sites for their lyrics and they tend to concur the posted lyrics are correct rather than your take. Thanks for sharing nonetheless