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 found out that you care for another guy
I found out that you want for another smile
We are alone as two different people can be
And it's hurting me so
Just to know that you don't care for me
The other guy won't be around to talk to our kids
He won't understand when you're down the way that I did
We had it all, you and I, we just need to try again
I found out that your heart's in another guy
You found out that you're tellin' another lie
We've gone apart and goin' our own separate ways
And you don't understand
Why I love you and want you to stay
The other guy won't be around to talk to our kids
He won't understand when you're down the way that I did
We had it all, you and I, we just need to try again
You don't know it's me that you need
You're thinking of him and I can't compete
Well I'm here to say I still want you back again
I found out that you want for another smile
We are alone as two different people can be
And it's hurting me so
Just to know that you don't care for me
The other guy won't be around to talk to our kids
He won't understand when you're down the way that I did
We had it all, you and I, we just need to try again
I found out that your heart's in another guy
You found out that you're tellin' another lie
We've gone apart and goin' our own separate ways
And you don't understand
Why I love you and want you to stay
The other guy won't be around to talk to our kids
He won't understand when you're down the way that I did
We had it all, you and I, we just need to try again
You don't know it's me that you need
You're thinking of him and I can't compete
Well I'm here to say I still want you back again
Lyrics submitted by Madcappunk
The Other Guy Lyrics as written by Graham Goble
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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You are a fucking dumbass. The lyrics as posted are right. Go fuck a microwaved pumpkin.
@Options come shut me up 228west Arlington Shenandoah
I thought the lyrics in the middle were "The Other Guy Won't Be Around To Talk To Our Kids" LOL
Ahaaaa! I looked up the lyrics on a couple different websites and I was right! Whoever posted this has that line wrong just to let him/her know if they come across this again,catch ya on the flipside! :D