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.
Don't try to cover up your
Your new flame
That's seething through your eyes
I can see it from ten feet away
And I know just who is burning
With every kiss you deny
So what makes you think
That I still care or still want you anymore?
So how long has this been going on?
And one more thing
Tell me, was she the reason
You stomped on my heart
And moved on so quickly?
You can call it pure torture
Watching your every move with her
Oh, just the thought of it
Knowing what goes on between you
Makes me sick
I should have noticed
I should have noticed
When she came into the picture
You were always with her
And she's not leaving
So how long has this been going on?
And one more thing
Tell me, was she the reason
You stomped on my heart
And moved on so quickly?
You called me shady
And now she's your babydoll
She drove you over
Over to break it off
And this time, just maybe
Maybe you went a little far
I'm sick of crying about
About your new flame
That's soon to burn out
So how long has this been going on?
And one more thing
Tell me, was she the reason
You stomped on my heart
And moved on so quickly?
I'm done
Your new flame
That's seething through your eyes
I can see it from ten feet away
And I know just who is burning
With every kiss you deny
So what makes you think
That I still care or still want you anymore?
So how long has this been going on?
And one more thing
Tell me, was she the reason
You stomped on my heart
And moved on so quickly?
You can call it pure torture
Watching your every move with her
Oh, just the thought of it
Knowing what goes on between you
Makes me sick
I should have noticed
I should have noticed
When she came into the picture
You were always with her
And she's not leaving
So how long has this been going on?
And one more thing
Tell me, was she the reason
You stomped on my heart
And moved on so quickly?
You called me shady
And now she's your babydoll
She drove you over
Over to break it off
And this time, just maybe
Maybe you went a little far
I'm sick of crying about
About your new flame
That's soon to burn out
So how long has this been going on?
And one more thing
Tell me, was she the reason
You stomped on my heart
And moved on so quickly?
I'm done
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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Apart The Middle, this is by far my favourite song of Demi's. I totally agree that it's raw; it's in the lyrics and the way she sings it. On the one side, it's full of teenage angst but on the other side she sings it with such hurt in her voice that young or old can feel what she feels.
I cannot believe this song didn't make it onto the album. It is probably the only song I've heard of hers that would make even the Disney haters like her.
Give this girl a few years, she'll break away from Disney and she will be recording songs that are completely and utterly genius!
"Don't try to cover up your, Your new flame That's seething through your eyes I can see it from ten feet away And I know just who is burning"
It's just so tragically beautiful!
i agree.<br /> this is definitely one of her best songs, and its sad that her best songs (aka the ones from Demo) are not on the album, but hey, all the more for us lol. =P<br /> <br /> But yeah this shit is the greatest.<br /> <br /> It can go so many different ways. But to me it can relate to any situation where theres another woman I guess.<br /> <br /> Its greatness though.