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.
This ain't a little mascara
Running down my cheek
And this ain't a little scratch that'll
Heal in a couple of weeks
This is more than a little
Smile I'm having to fake
'Cause this ain't no little girl heartache
Standing by your man that's a broken plan
When he breaks your heart and all your trust
With his two cheating hands
So it's D-IV, O-R-C-E
And you don't want him to see you crying
So you're crying in the rain
And this is Tammy Wynette
We're talking Tammy Wynette kind of pain
There's a sky full of tears
And every single note
And every single word is
Wine and whiskey soaked
So I guess it's me and her
Together in this alone
Till I can make it on my own
Standing by your man
Oh that's a broken plan
When he breaks your heart and all your trust
With his two cheating hands
So it's D-IV, O-R-C-E
And you don't want him to see you crying
So you're crying in the rain
And this is Tammy Wynette
We're talking Tammy Wynette kind of pain
Standing by your man
Well that's a broken plan
When he breaks your heart and all your trust
With his two cheating hands
And it's D-IV, O-R-C-E
Means this golden wedding ring
Don't mean a thing oh this is Tammy Wynette
This is Tammy Wynette
We're talking Tammy Wynette kind of pain
Running down my cheek
And this ain't a little scratch that'll
Heal in a couple of weeks
This is more than a little
Smile I'm having to fake
'Cause this ain't no little girl heartache
Standing by your man that's a broken plan
When he breaks your heart and all your trust
With his two cheating hands
So it's D-IV, O-R-C-E
And you don't want him to see you crying
So you're crying in the rain
And this is Tammy Wynette
We're talking Tammy Wynette kind of pain
There's a sky full of tears
And every single note
And every single word is
Wine and whiskey soaked
So I guess it's me and her
Together in this alone
Till I can make it on my own
Standing by your man
Oh that's a broken plan
When he breaks your heart and all your trust
With his two cheating hands
So it's D-IV, O-R-C-E
And you don't want him to see you crying
So you're crying in the rain
And this is Tammy Wynette
We're talking Tammy Wynette kind of pain
Standing by your man
Well that's a broken plan
When he breaks your heart and all your trust
With his two cheating hands
And it's D-IV, O-R-C-E
Means this golden wedding ring
Don't mean a thing oh this is Tammy Wynette
This is Tammy Wynette
We're talking Tammy Wynette kind of pain
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