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 darling, I know that this ain't easy
But I believe in life and love and healing
Oh darling, I know that you don't want to lose me
But I promise it'll be better in the end
oooo
Oh darling I know that I've hurt you
But I believe in what I've done for us both
Oh darling I know that you're crying
But I believe the sun can dry up those tears.
Ooo
I never meant to do you wrong
I never meant to do you harm
But I'm an honest girl, you know
I never meant to break your heart
I told you that at the start
But I'm an honest girl, you know.
Oooo
Oh darling, you're a very fine young man
And I wish you only happiness
Oh darling, I know it'll be okay
I'll wish for you upon the brightest star.
But I believe in life and love and healing
Oh darling, I know that you don't want to lose me
But I promise it'll be better in the end
oooo
Oh darling I know that I've hurt you
But I believe in what I've done for us both
Oh darling I know that you're crying
But I believe the sun can dry up those tears.
Ooo
I never meant to do you wrong
I never meant to do you harm
But I'm an honest girl, you know
I never meant to break your heart
I told you that at the start
But I'm an honest girl, you know.
Oooo
Oh darling, you're a very fine young man
And I wish you only happiness
Oh darling, I know it'll be okay
I'll wish for you upon the brightest star.
Lyrics submitted by JustGr8
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