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.
How I wish that you could open up your eyes
So I could say goodbye
That night went by so fast
I can't believe it even happened
But that's life
I don't know why I was surprised
When I looked into her eyes
I saw a piece of myself
Staring right back at me
But now it's gone
I don't know what you've got
To be so upset about
When everything that's been done to you
You've brought upon yourself
I might be wrong
Another day, another chance to take control
Of the situation
Tired of looking back and wondering
If there was something I could do
You might be right
I might be wrong
But when we made these promises
We'd swore we'd stay forever
Together we expected so much more
I don't know what you've got
To be so upset about
When everything that's been done to you
You've brought upon yourself
You might be wrong
I know I'm right
And some day you’ll get it
So this is what you want
We only have ourselves to blame
But I still remember why
You called me late one night
And told me that you'd rather die
And all the tears we cried
Because I still remember all
The memories we have
Of better times and fuller lives
Of higher hopes and greater expectations
These are the words I've never said
To the ones I've loved who left
And now I'm here
To say I'm sorry that I never said goodbye
I don't know what you've got
To be so upset about
When everything that's been done to you
You've brought upon yourself
You might be wrong
I know I'm right
And some day you’ll get it
This is not what you want
No
So I could say goodbye
That night went by so fast
I can't believe it even happened
But that's life
I don't know why I was surprised
When I looked into her eyes
I saw a piece of myself
Staring right back at me
But now it's gone
I don't know what you've got
To be so upset about
When everything that's been done to you
You've brought upon yourself
I might be wrong
Another day, another chance to take control
Of the situation
Tired of looking back and wondering
If there was something I could do
You might be right
I might be wrong
But when we made these promises
We'd swore we'd stay forever
Together we expected so much more
I don't know what you've got
To be so upset about
When everything that's been done to you
You've brought upon yourself
You might be wrong
I know I'm right
And some day you’ll get it
So this is what you want
We only have ourselves to blame
But I still remember why
You called me late one night
And told me that you'd rather die
And all the tears we cried
Because I still remember all
The memories we have
Of better times and fuller lives
Of higher hopes and greater expectations
These are the words I've never said
To the ones I've loved who left
And now I'm here
To say I'm sorry that I never said goodbye
I don't know what you've got
To be so upset about
When everything that's been done to you
You've brought upon yourself
You might be wrong
I know I'm right
And some day you’ll get it
This is not what you want
No
Lyrics submitted by mcjohnst
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