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.
You know that you can't hide yourself,
behind the mask that you've made.
You phoney I've found out so go.
And tell someone who really cares.
You betrayed our friendship.
The life long bond was split at the seems
we were one in the same.
Now watch my smile turn into a stare.
You betrayed yourself, you betrayed us all.
There'snothing left, ruins are all that's left after the fall.
You betrayed yourself, you betrayed us all.
There'snothing left, ruins are all that's left after the fall.
If there's one thing I've learned in this heartless world,
you gotta expect the unexpected.
All of the lies I couldn't see now i seek retrobution
like pouring salt on an open wound.
My rage burns from within.
Trust me.
You said these words I can never forget.
The fact that I didn't see it coming took me by surprise.
Behing your facade you hid your shame well.
The memories will make it hard
to live through all of this shame.
From the times that were good and even of times of bad,
we've through it all now im suffering your final gain.
Can you honestly think what you've done
makes it worh the hell you'll have to face?
Can you honestly think what you've done
makes it worh the hell you'll have to face?
behind the mask that you've made.
You phoney I've found out so go.
And tell someone who really cares.
You betrayed our friendship.
The life long bond was split at the seems
we were one in the same.
Now watch my smile turn into a stare.
You betrayed yourself, you betrayed us all.
There'snothing left, ruins are all that's left after the fall.
You betrayed yourself, you betrayed us all.
There'snothing left, ruins are all that's left after the fall.
If there's one thing I've learned in this heartless world,
you gotta expect the unexpected.
All of the lies I couldn't see now i seek retrobution
like pouring salt on an open wound.
My rage burns from within.
Trust me.
You said these words I can never forget.
The fact that I didn't see it coming took me by surprise.
Behing your facade you hid your shame well.
The memories will make it hard
to live through all of this shame.
From the times that were good and even of times of bad,
we've through it all now im suffering your final gain.
Can you honestly think what you've done
makes it worh the hell you'll have to face?
Can you honestly think what you've done
makes it worh the hell you'll have to face?
Lyrics submitted by livebackwards801
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