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.
So tired of waiting for someone to see her
So tired of hating this world that was so mean to her
She wanted to escape
She thought this was the way
Why didn't you help her?
Why didn't you tell her?
You have such hope but you left her to cope
With all this pain that drove her insane
These mistakes she was making left her heart aching
You saw her everyday
Why couldn't you just say a simple hello?
Didn't you know that such a simple word could mean so much to her?
Don't even fake it
She couldn't take it
You knew she was burning
Her head, it was turning with these thoughts and these lies
You saw it in her eyes
Exhausted from crying
Thought the answer was dying
She pulled out the knife and she ended her life
Is her blood on your hands?
Do you understand?
These mistakes she was making left her heart aching
You saw her everyday
Why couldn't you just say a simple hello?
Didn't you know that such a simple word could mean so much to her?
She's screaming oh so loud
She didn't make a sound
She's screaming oh so loud
She's falling to the ground
These mistakes she was making left her heart aching
You saw her everyday
Why couldn't you just say a simple hello?
Didn't you know?
All of this pressure was starting to crush her
She had to be good enough just for someone to love
And now she is gone
She was loved all along
She will be dearly missed
And you will be dearly missed
So tired of hating this world that was so mean to her
She wanted to escape
She thought this was the way
Why didn't you help her?
Why didn't you tell her?
You have such hope but you left her to cope
With all this pain that drove her insane
These mistakes she was making left her heart aching
You saw her everyday
Why couldn't you just say a simple hello?
Didn't you know that such a simple word could mean so much to her?
Don't even fake it
She couldn't take it
You knew she was burning
Her head, it was turning with these thoughts and these lies
You saw it in her eyes
Exhausted from crying
Thought the answer was dying
She pulled out the knife and she ended her life
Is her blood on your hands?
Do you understand?
These mistakes she was making left her heart aching
You saw her everyday
Why couldn't you just say a simple hello?
Didn't you know that such a simple word could mean so much to her?
She's screaming oh so loud
She didn't make a sound
She's screaming oh so loud
She's falling to the ground
These mistakes she was making left her heart aching
You saw her everyday
Why couldn't you just say a simple hello?
Didn't you know?
All of this pressure was starting to crush her
She had to be good enough just for someone to love
And now she is gone
She was loved all along
She will be dearly missed
And you will be dearly missed
Lyrics submitted by xAutumnNights
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