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.
(Joe)some to the farewell to katie
She's gone
And I hope we can get together
(Nick)This situation has gone for to long
She's gone
I wish he could understand shes gone forever
(Joe)I know its good
I know its bad
I know....
(Nick)Sometimes things don't go the way you want them to
You need to learn the lesson i'm teaching you
(Joe)You give me pawl-prints glares
Shes gone
I want you to love me this isn't fair
(Nick)Joe you have to give this up
She's gone
Get over it, like what the fuck
(Joe)I know...
(Nick)sometimes I wish I could get to you my friend
Looks like you'll keep thinking about her to the end
I know...
(Joe)I always think to myself what is she doing?
I always Wonder if she really is moving
(Joe)I know....
(Nick)i know
(Joe)I know...
(Nick)I know(x3)
(Joe)Fucked up my chances with hannah
(Nick)Well shes gone
(Joe)I want you to me be mine, can't I?
(Joe)oooOooo....
(Nick)Somethings can't be the way you plan em
(Joe)I know, I know
(Nick)Maybe you weren't ment for hannah
(Joe)I don't want to let go...
(Joe) I know....
(Nick)somethings you let slip away
Somethings you love die anyway
Maybe you will have her another day
But just try to move on, And say fuck her way!
(Nick)(Reapeating throughout verse) Shes, no good, shes no good
Shes, no good, shes no good
(Joe) Can't I get a break?
Can't I Get a say?
She's gone
And I hope we can get together
(Nick)This situation has gone for to long
She's gone
I wish he could understand shes gone forever
(Joe)I know its good
I know its bad
I know....
(Nick)Sometimes things don't go the way you want them to
You need to learn the lesson i'm teaching you
(Joe)You give me pawl-prints glares
Shes gone
I want you to love me this isn't fair
(Nick)Joe you have to give this up
She's gone
Get over it, like what the fuck
(Joe)I know...
(Nick)sometimes I wish I could get to you my friend
Looks like you'll keep thinking about her to the end
I know...
(Joe)I always think to myself what is she doing?
I always Wonder if she really is moving
(Joe)I know....
(Nick)i know
(Joe)I know...
(Nick)I know(x3)
(Joe)Fucked up my chances with hannah
(Nick)Well shes gone
(Joe)I want you to me be mine, can't I?
(Joe)oooOooo....
(Nick)Somethings can't be the way you plan em
(Joe)I know, I know
(Nick)Maybe you weren't ment for hannah
(Joe)I don't want to let go...
(Joe) I know....
(Nick)somethings you let slip away
Somethings you love die anyway
Maybe you will have her another day
But just try to move on, And say fuck her way!
(Nick)(Reapeating throughout verse) Shes, no good, shes no good
Shes, no good, shes no good
(Joe) Can't I get a break?
Can't I Get a say?
Lyrics submitted by DeftonesNC
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