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.
It's so sad for us
When we find ourselves
Giving away
And it's a shame for us
When we find ourselves
Going to waste
So throw away the love that we made.
(I know I know)
And nothing's going to change that hopeless feeling
I get when you say you'll understand and I know you can't
There's no reason to be here
We should pack up and leave
I have never felt that way before totally alone
There's no reason to leave
I have never seen you act that way before
Totally exposed.
As you throw away the love that we made
(I know I know)
And nothing's going to change that hopeless feeling
I get when you say you'll understand and I know you can't
The longer it takes the more it goes to waste
I want to believe you but I can't feel a thing
The more that you get the less you are
And nothing's going to change that helpless feeling
I get when you say you'll understand and I know you can't
When we find ourselves
Giving away
And it's a shame for us
When we find ourselves
Going to waste
So throw away the love that we made.
(I know I know)
And nothing's going to change that hopeless feeling
I get when you say you'll understand and I know you can't
There's no reason to be here
We should pack up and leave
I have never felt that way before totally alone
There's no reason to leave
I have never seen you act that way before
Totally exposed.
As you throw away the love that we made
(I know I know)
And nothing's going to change that hopeless feeling
I get when you say you'll understand and I know you can't
The longer it takes the more it goes to waste
I want to believe you but I can't feel a thing
The more that you get the less you are
And nothing's going to change that helpless feeling
I get when you say you'll understand and I know you can't
Lyrics submitted by christsizeshoes, edited by Bonsatsu
Dyed In The Wool Lyrics as written by Henry Dartnall Oliver Askew
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I agree that it is, "you understand". So, this is a reworked version of "The More You Get, the Less You Are", right? Does anyone know why it is called, "Dyed in the Wool"?? Regardless, it is a spectacular song, and I like the opening instrumental (Compendium).