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.
The night we met complacency
Was never meant for me
You don't know me like you once did
Even lies are melodies
When love is all you see
You don't know me like you once did
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
All she has to do is smile
Life's a purposed destiny
You took mine away from me
You don't love me like you once did
Old scars that never heal
She rolled in just for thrills
You don't love me like you once did
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
All she has to do is smile
Don't you hesitate on love
You don't need anybody else
You could land on all fours
She got what she came for
Over and over
Did you think it was love
That girl will break your heart...
Was never meant for me
You don't know me like you once did
Even lies are melodies
When love is all you see
You don't know me like you once did
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
All she has to do is smile
Life's a purposed destiny
You took mine away from me
You don't love me like you once did
Old scars that never heal
She rolled in just for thrills
You don't love me like you once did
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
That girl will break your heart
All she has to do is smile
Don't you hesitate on love
You don't need anybody else
You could land on all fours
She got what she came for
Over and over
Did you think it was love
That girl will break your heart...
Lyrics submitted by nodrogacceber
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