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.
You would sigh for no reason lately
When you see me, you’d walk the other way
Cursing the ground with determination
What is it I am not seeing clearly?
Can I ask why it’s so hard for you to confide in me?
Why you’d rather send me out in the middle of a rainy night?
Even if the reason is to find the answer
I’d say this love needs to be retire
Even if it’s for the heaven and earth
It should be enough
It’s me who should quietly walk out this door
You don’t have to over sleep anymore
You can sit there and fill up your gas
Looking to see if the battery is enough
You need to continue to be happy
Do you know the fifty thousand reasons to have me stay?
I’ll still think of you fondly when I leave
Leaving you with sweet memories
When you see me, you’d walk the other way
Cursing the ground with determination
What is it I am not seeing clearly?
Can I ask why it’s so hard for you to confide in me?
Why you’d rather send me out in the middle of a rainy night?
Even if the reason is to find the answer
I’d say this love needs to be retire
Even if it’s for the heaven and earth
It should be enough
It’s me who should quietly walk out this door
You don’t have to over sleep anymore
You can sit there and fill up your gas
Looking to see if the battery is enough
You need to continue to be happy
Do you know the fifty thousand reasons to have me stay?
I’ll still think of you fondly when I leave
Leaving you with sweet memories
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