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.
Been sittin' alone thinkin' bout the past
Another lonely night, another empty glass
This path I'm walking always seems to lead nowhere
I wonder how much you think of me
How we used to laugh, how we used to be
It seems like freedom has never had a man so scared
Times might change, love it comes and goes
How I wish I could have shown you how deep for you my love goes
And I know this might seem crazy, I would end my life for you
You know I don't want to, but I'd do it for you
Hey I'd do it for you
I wonder how much you think of me
It hurts to think the past is all that you can see
Now it seems like freedom is better then the love we shared
Times they change, love it comes and goes
How I wished I would have shown you how deep for you my love goes
And I know this might sound crazy, I would end my life for you
You know I don't want to, but I'd do it for you
Yeah, I'd do it for you
Listen to me
I wonder how long it takes to see
There's nothing more I want than you here with me
Freedom's been knocking, but I refuse to let her in
Times they change, love it comes and goes
How I wished I would have shown you how deep for you my love goes
And I know this might sound crazy, I would end my life for you
You know I want to come back home and care for you
And baby I'd do anything for you
I'd do anything, for you
Another lonely night, another empty glass
This path I'm walking always seems to lead nowhere
I wonder how much you think of me
How we used to laugh, how we used to be
It seems like freedom has never had a man so scared
Times might change, love it comes and goes
How I wish I could have shown you how deep for you my love goes
And I know this might seem crazy, I would end my life for you
You know I don't want to, but I'd do it for you
Hey I'd do it for you
I wonder how much you think of me
It hurts to think the past is all that you can see
Now it seems like freedom is better then the love we shared
Times they change, love it comes and goes
How I wished I would have shown you how deep for you my love goes
And I know this might sound crazy, I would end my life for you
You know I don't want to, but I'd do it for you
Yeah, I'd do it for you
Listen to me
I wonder how long it takes to see
There's nothing more I want than you here with me
Freedom's been knocking, but I refuse to let her in
Times they change, love it comes and goes
How I wished I would have shown you how deep for you my love goes
And I know this might sound crazy, I would end my life for you
You know I want to come back home and care for you
And baby I'd do anything for you
I'd do anything, for you
Lyrics submitted by thebullgod
Do It for You Lyrics as written by Robert Ritchie James Trombly
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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