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.
I have been thinking, which I shouldn't do
'Cause it gets me in trouble and farther from you
I don't want a sentimental
Short and sweet and confidential Goodbye
My thoughts belong in a book in a store
Where they're silently read, but spoken no more
I didn't give my all and to be honest with you
I didn't even try
Well I want you back so bad
I'm gonna change the way I'm acting
I'm gonna change and I'm so glad
I'm gonna write you a letter
So much for the better
And if it goes my way
I'll have you running back to me
I'm a natural born forgetter
So much for the better
I can be romantic
I just got to try to be
I have been thinking, again this is bad
It seems that my thinking can drive you quite mad
But you can't say there's another word, though
To call this feeling in my heart
I admit I take advice from more romantic minds
But I can proudly reassure you this idea was all mine
I'm gonna write you a letter
So much for the better
And if it goes my way
I'll have you running back to me
I'm a natural born forgetter
So much for the better
I can be romantic
I just got to try to be
I admit I take advice from more romantic minds
But I can proudly reassure you this idea was all mine
I'm gonna write you a letter
So much for the better
And if it goes my way
I'll have you running back to me
I'm a natural born forgetter
So much for the better
I can be romantic
I just got to try to be
I can be romantic, I just got to try to be
I can be romantic, I just got to try to be
'Cause it gets me in trouble and farther from you
I don't want a sentimental
Short and sweet and confidential Goodbye
My thoughts belong in a book in a store
Where they're silently read, but spoken no more
I didn't give my all and to be honest with you
I didn't even try
Well I want you back so bad
I'm gonna change the way I'm acting
I'm gonna change and I'm so glad
I'm gonna write you a letter
So much for the better
And if it goes my way
I'll have you running back to me
I'm a natural born forgetter
So much for the better
I can be romantic
I just got to try to be
I have been thinking, again this is bad
It seems that my thinking can drive you quite mad
But you can't say there's another word, though
To call this feeling in my heart
I admit I take advice from more romantic minds
But I can proudly reassure you this idea was all mine
I'm gonna write you a letter
So much for the better
And if it goes my way
I'll have you running back to me
I'm a natural born forgetter
So much for the better
I can be romantic
I just got to try to be
I admit I take advice from more romantic minds
But I can proudly reassure you this idea was all mine
I'm gonna write you a letter
So much for the better
And if it goes my way
I'll have you running back to me
I'm a natural born forgetter
So much for the better
I can be romantic
I just got to try to be
I can be romantic, I just got to try to be
I can be romantic, I just got to try to be
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Letter Song Lyrics as written by Tyler Hilton
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