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.
We'd like to say its over
We'd like just to forget
All of the words we've never said
And all the actions we regret
We'd like to send the message
To each and every friend
And thank them all for their support
Wouldn't have made it without them
We feel the time is coming
And we're trying to pretend
Like we're prepared, we're not prepared
But if it's destined we are in
Now listen very closely
And try not to be scared
Because were in this thing together
And together we won't fail
I can't describe to you quite everything
Just know that we are here for anything
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have have there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
When times are hard, when things go bad
Regardless, I am here
When your whole world is crumbling
I promise to stay near
We bring a balance into each other's lives
We seek a challenge and hope not to collide
I can't describe to you quite everything
Just know that we are here for anything
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have have there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life
Now looking back I can't regret the things I've done
Just realize how happy you've made me become
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have haven there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have haven there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
We'd like just to forget
All of the words we've never said
And all the actions we regret
We'd like to send the message
To each and every friend
And thank them all for their support
Wouldn't have made it without them
We feel the time is coming
And we're trying to pretend
Like we're prepared, we're not prepared
But if it's destined we are in
Now listen very closely
And try not to be scared
Because were in this thing together
And together we won't fail
I can't describe to you quite everything
Just know that we are here for anything
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have have there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
When times are hard, when things go bad
Regardless, I am here
When your whole world is crumbling
I promise to stay near
We bring a balance into each other's lives
We seek a challenge and hope not to collide
I can't describe to you quite everything
Just know that we are here for anything
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have have there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life
Now looking back I can't regret the things I've done
Just realize how happy you've made me become
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have haven there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
Dear friend! Thanks for the best years of my life, I mean that
You have haven there for every step of the way and I'm
So happy to have found someone like you
Cause without you I don't know what I would do
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