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.
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
At least I had you every now and then
In between the sorrow
At least there was tomorrow
And as long as there's tomorrow there's no end
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
Oh I wish that we could play that game again
Even though I'd always loose and you would win
At times you would desert me
The emptiness would hurt me
But you coming back was always worth the pain
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
I'd love to hear you tell me you don't need me anymore
Just like you used to tell me everyday
I loved to watch you leaving like a hundred times before
At least my eyes could see you walking in
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
At least I had you every now and then
In between the sorrow
At least there was tomorrow
And as long as there's tomorrow there's no end
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
At least I had you every now and then
In between the sorrow
At least there was tomorrow
And as long as there's tomorrow there's no end
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
Oh I wish that we could play that game again
Even though I'd always loose and you would win
At times you would desert me
The emptiness would hurt me
But you coming back was always worth the pain
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
I'd love to hear you tell me you don't need me anymore
Just like you used to tell me everyday
I loved to watch you leaving like a hundred times before
At least my eyes could see you walking in
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
At least I had you every now and then
In between the sorrow
At least there was tomorrow
And as long as there's tomorrow there's no end
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
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I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again Lyrics as written by Curly Putman Putman Jr.
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