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.
Staying home alone on a Friday
Flat on the floor looking back
On old love
Or lack thereof
After all the crushes are faded
And all my wishful thinking was wrong
I'm jaded
I hate it
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
So tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
Get here
Searching all my days just to find you
I'm not sure who I'm looking for
I'll know it
When I see you
Until then, I'll hide in my bedroom
Staying up all night just to write
A love song for no one
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
So tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
Get here
I could have met you in a sandbox
I could have passed you on the sidewalk
Could I have missed my chance
And watched you walk away?
Oh no way
I could have met you in a sandbox
I could have passed you on the sidewalk
Could I have missed my chance
And watched you walk away?
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
So tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
Get here
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
I'm so tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here oh yeah
You'll be so good
You'll be so good for me
Flat on the floor looking back
On old love
Or lack thereof
After all the crushes are faded
And all my wishful thinking was wrong
I'm jaded
I hate it
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
So tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
Get here
Searching all my days just to find you
I'm not sure who I'm looking for
I'll know it
When I see you
Until then, I'll hide in my bedroom
Staying up all night just to write
A love song for no one
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
So tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
Get here
I could have met you in a sandbox
I could have passed you on the sidewalk
Could I have missed my chance
And watched you walk away?
Oh no way
I could have met you in a sandbox
I could have passed you on the sidewalk
Could I have missed my chance
And watched you walk away?
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
So tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
Get here
I'm tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
I'm so tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here oh yeah
You'll be so good
You'll be so good for me
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john mayer is such an amazing songwriter. this song is just so true, i don't think there's anyone who there who hasn't been able to relate to it at one time or another.
I used to use this as an away message every Friday night. This was the song that first got me hooked on John Mayer. I still like the live version the best, especially because of what John says in the beginning. " This is a song about talking to the person you haven't even met yet. Mayber they're rolling around in the hay with someone else but they're not as good as you'll be. You just gotta wait your turn. He's out there, she's out there, they're just learning what to contrast you against." Amen to that John, amen to that.
god, what inspiring words those are :) "Wait your turn, he's out there, she's out there, they're just learning what to contrast you against." That just made my day. :)
bahaha. I love the way he starts that out on the live version. It's great.
totally agree with you, this song made me realize that i'm not the only one who feels that way
ahhhh wherewulf, marry me. i have those words in my profile. he is amazng.
John Mayer is amazing with words, the way he expresses feelings just hits you. All of his songs get to me, and I really understand where he's coming from
This is some good stuff. I especially enjoy the lyrics "Flat on the floor looking back On old love Or lack there of" This line brings back some old memories
I think this maybe the greatest song I've ever heard (lyrically). It makes me think of one person in particular that I'd really like to start a relationship with but never could think of how to go about asking her out. She works at the same company, so It's hard to say something, but I pass her in the hallway all the time.
this song is amazing. its funny sometimes this song makes me realize that i'm lonely, but other times when i hear it i just smile really big cause i know that i'll find that right girl soon enough.
For a person who's anti-relationship.. it's amazing how much I adore this song.
man i wonder if i passed my love on the playground? maybe im talking to him now, where ever he is, ill sit at home and wait, and just listen to this song! its so awesome!
Wow, wow, wow! This song gives me hope that there is someone out there for me. All of my friends have basically ditched me for these guys they are CONVINCED they will marry. And the 2 boyfriends I had ditched me for their friends. (Kind of ironic, huh?) And I like this song, it makes me sure that he will fall into my life someday...