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 wanna believe in your love again
Despite what anybody says
Cause it ain't enough to mean it
When you feel it once
And you know it
So just say it
And you were just sitting quiet in the back of the car
Just sucking on your cigarette
But your eyes, they sold you out again
They always do, so say it
Just say it
I will take your side
You make me feel like I've been waiting my whole life
And I could die
To find that simple kind of love
You can't deny
Just say it
Been talking about it until I killed my voice
But it didn't change a single thing
It's that simple truth
That always means the most to you
And you know it
So just say it
And we were spilling wine on your best friend's bed
When you said this was ridiculous
And you kissed me just because
You knew it'd shut me up,
All right well then say it
Just say it
Say it like you mean it
Say it like you mean it
Baby won't you stay awhile?
Say it like you mean it
Say it like you mean it
I'm begging you baby,
Won't you stay awhile?
I will take your side
You make me feel like I've been
Waiting my whole life
And I could die
To find that simple kind of love
You can't deny
Just say it
Despite what anybody says
Cause it ain't enough to mean it
When you feel it once
And you know it
So just say it
And you were just sitting quiet in the back of the car
Just sucking on your cigarette
But your eyes, they sold you out again
They always do, so say it
Just say it
I will take your side
You make me feel like I've been waiting my whole life
And I could die
To find that simple kind of love
You can't deny
Just say it
Been talking about it until I killed my voice
But it didn't change a single thing
It's that simple truth
That always means the most to you
And you know it
So just say it
And we were spilling wine on your best friend's bed
When you said this was ridiculous
And you kissed me just because
You knew it'd shut me up,
All right well then say it
Just say it
Say it like you mean it
Say it like you mean it
Baby won't you stay awhile?
Say it like you mean it
Say it like you mean it
I'm begging you baby,
Won't you stay awhile?
I will take your side
You make me feel like I've been
Waiting my whole life
And I could die
To find that simple kind of love
You can't deny
Just say it
Lyrics submitted by MusicJortz, edited by gilbag
Say It, Just Say It Lyrics as written by Colin Dieden David Naftali Appelbaum
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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