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.
No No N No No No
No No N No No No
Oo Oohh Ohhh Ohhh
I see a face in the mirror that I just don’t like
But I gotta keep telling myself that it’s alright
Cos now I know that there’s no sense in me cryin cos momma said I’m not like you
Used to hurt when people said that I talk like him
dipped my pace and my step so I don’t walk like him
I don’t know what I found inside of me
But it’s got me over you
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
Momma was the one who taught me how to ride my bike
And she was the one who taught me how to stand and fight
Momma was there for me
Momma was my everything
When my first day of school would start, where were you
And when I first had a broken heart, where were you
Those were the times I most needed you
But that’s what got me through
I’m so over you
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
I know it’s harsh and we’re bound to make mistakes
But if there’s anything I’ve learned from you
It’s not to run away (run away)
Through all the clouds and tribulations in my life
I won’t cry, I will learn, I won’t cry (won’t cry)
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
So tell me why should I cry
No No N No No No
Oo Oohh Ohhh Ohhh
I see a face in the mirror that I just don’t like
But I gotta keep telling myself that it’s alright
Cos now I know that there’s no sense in me cryin cos momma said I’m not like you
Used to hurt when people said that I talk like him
dipped my pace and my step so I don’t walk like him
I don’t know what I found inside of me
But it’s got me over you
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
Momma was the one who taught me how to ride my bike
And she was the one who taught me how to stand and fight
Momma was there for me
Momma was my everything
When my first day of school would start, where were you
And when I first had a broken heart, where were you
Those were the times I most needed you
But that’s what got me through
I’m so over you
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
I know it’s harsh and we’re bound to make mistakes
But if there’s anything I’ve learned from you
It’s not to run away (run away)
Through all the clouds and tribulations in my life
I won’t cry, I will learn, I won’t cry (won’t cry)
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
Why cry
Not a single letter or a single call from you
Why cry
I’m a stronger man now and it’s all because of you
Why cry
Cos I can’t wait on you no more
I made it here without you
So tell me why should I cry
So tell me why should I cry
Lyrics submitted by magicpie
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