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.
Who am I?
I'm just a guy who only wants to try
To do what's right and never make you cry
But you're no good to me, and
Who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
If you want me there, you gotta care
Who do you think you are, taking advantage of me this way?
Who do you think you are, hurting me more with everything you say?
It's not fair, you don't care
Who do you really think that you are?
Where are we?
We're at the crossroads and I just can't see
Which road to take to keep you here with me
The lights are down and baby,
Who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
If you want me there, you gotta care
Who do you think you are, taking advantage of me that way?
Who do you think you are, hurting me with everything you say?
It's not fair, you don't care
Who do you really think that you are?
Who am I?
I'm just a guy who only wants to try
To do what's right and never make you cry
But you're no good to me, and
Who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
Yeah, baby, who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
I'm just a guy who only wants to try
To do what's right and never make you cry
But you're no good to me, and
Who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
If you want me there, you gotta care
Who do you think you are, taking advantage of me this way?
Who do you think you are, hurting me more with everything you say?
It's not fair, you don't care
Who do you really think that you are?
Where are we?
We're at the crossroads and I just can't see
Which road to take to keep you here with me
The lights are down and baby,
Who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
If you want me there, you gotta care
Who do you think you are, taking advantage of me that way?
Who do you think you are, hurting me with everything you say?
It's not fair, you don't care
Who do you really think that you are?
Who am I?
I'm just a guy who only wants to try
To do what's right and never make you cry
But you're no good to me, and
Who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
Yeah, baby, who do you think you are?
You try to push me a bit too far
And every day sees another scar
Tell me, who do you think you are?
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Who Do You Think You Are [Bonus Track] Lyrics as written by Jon Oscar Lisners Cathy Dennis
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