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 threw a rock through your window
Just to let you know I love you
Just to let you know I care and I ain't scared
To have you see how I feel
I blew a kiss through your keyhole
Just to let you know I'm breathin'
Just to try and smack you in the heart,
If I was smart
I'd give up and go back home
[Chorus ]
I'm not tryin' to say I'm sorry
I'm trying to say I love you
I'm not tryin' to make excuses
Nor set myself above you
I'm not tryin' to rearrange it
I'm not sayin' I can change it
The only thing I'm tryin' to do is try
I was hidin' by the back porch
Just to try and catch you leavin'
Just to try and catch you unaware
I don't care
If that ain't fair, I ain't proud
[Chorus ]
I leaned on your doorbell
Just to see if you would answer
Just to see if you would open up,
No such luck
I'll come back when you calm down
Just to let you know I love you
Just to let you know I care and I ain't scared
To have you see how I feel
I blew a kiss through your keyhole
Just to let you know I'm breathin'
Just to try and smack you in the heart,
If I was smart
I'd give up and go back home
[Chorus ]
I'm not tryin' to say I'm sorry
I'm trying to say I love you
I'm not tryin' to make excuses
Nor set myself above you
I'm not tryin' to rearrange it
I'm not sayin' I can change it
The only thing I'm tryin' to do is try
I was hidin' by the back porch
Just to try and catch you leavin'
Just to try and catch you unaware
I don't care
If that ain't fair, I ain't proud
[Chorus ]
I leaned on your doorbell
Just to see if you would answer
Just to see if you would open up,
No such luck
I'll come back when you calm down
Lyrics submitted by ButNeverOutgunned
Tryin' to Try Lyrics as written by Jimmie Fadden Guy Clark
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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