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'll take the best part of you with me
I promise I'll lie each time we speak
What you gonna do when your world comes crashing down?
And you'll rest assure that I always had my doubts
Directions from directionless people aside
Slowed down but fighting so hard to survive
I know you tried
You tried to do everything right for me this time
But I think there is something you should know
Decisions made by me I'll stand by alone
You let me down, I really thought we had a chance this time
It starts to show exactly how your actions got so old
You ought to know, it's only a matter of time before we let you go
We'll still be bros but for now we're leaving you on your own
What you gonna do when your world comes crashing down?
And you'll rest assure that I always had my doubts
I promise I'll lie each time we speak
What you gonna do when your world comes crashing down?
And you'll rest assure that I always had my doubts
Directions from directionless people aside
Slowed down but fighting so hard to survive
I know you tried
You tried to do everything right for me this time
But I think there is something you should know
Decisions made by me I'll stand by alone
You let me down, I really thought we had a chance this time
It starts to show exactly how your actions got so old
You ought to know, it's only a matter of time before we let you go
We'll still be bros but for now we're leaving you on your own
What you gonna do when your world comes crashing down?
And you'll rest assure that I always had my doubts
Lyrics submitted by Mitch2742
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taking the best part of someone is like that she/he taught somethings and went away.so the guy/girl dont like anything about her/his anymore and also he/she can speak whatever he wants.he/she is a paranoid so he/she always has the doubts with. he/she hates to learn something new from the person who has gone away anymore.after all he/she will stand on his own feet and give his life a new way to live.but always be happy for new starts...