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.
One time when you ran from me
I remember it clearly
A year ago and I'm here today
Just like you said that day
So simple in your own way
No doubt that both of us are insane
Do you remember the day we met
Said words I can't forget
So much I think of what you do
Just like you said that day
So simple in your own way
No doubt that both of us are insane
Sometimes it gets instilled
Sometimes it feels too real
and I can say this is the deal
I'd like forever and ever
I'll never love again
Can't you see that I'm in
I'll never know another you
What you do
I remember it clearly
A year ago and I'm here today
Just like you said that day
So simple in your own way
No doubt that both of us are insane
Do you remember the day we met
Said words I can't forget
So much I think of what you do
Just like you said that day
So simple in your own way
No doubt that both of us are insane
Sometimes it gets instilled
Sometimes it feels too real
and I can say this is the deal
I'd like forever and ever
I'll never love again
Can't you see that I'm in
I'll never know another you
What you do
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery
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