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 can't stand to see you sad
I can't stand to hear you cry
If you can't tell me what you need
All I can do is wonder why
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Maybe I'll understand you
You've taken everything from me
I've taken everything from you
I'll love you for my whole life through
After all you've done for me
All I really want to do
Is take the love you've brought my way
And give it all right back to you
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Maybe I'll understand you
You've taken everything from me
I've taken everything from you
I'll love you for my whole life through
I can't stand to hear you cry
If you can't tell me what you need
All I can do is wonder why
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Maybe I'll understand you
You've taken everything from me
I've taken everything from you
I'll love you for my whole life through
After all you've done for me
All I really want to do
Is take the love you've brought my way
And give it all right back to you
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Someday, someway
Maybe I'll understand you
You've taken everything from me
I've taken everything from you
I'll love you for my whole life through
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Great version of a great song,
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No one has commented on this song? I love it! It sort of has a 50's feel to it. I love 50's music! I think it is about how some guy is trying to understand his gf.