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 know there's something that your dying to tell me
I hope its not about your future male
Make sure no-one finds out
Tell me all about it
Don't keep it to yourself
Because I have bear the thought
I know you'll leave me crying
I know you'll find me
It doesn't matter because I'll make you crawl
I know that you're ashamed
So ashamed that is kills you
Don't you know that you're ashamed
So much that it kills you
There's always something that makes you guilty
This is something that your dying to tell me
Make sure no-one finds out
Tell me all about it
Don't keep it to yourself
Because I can't bear the thought
I know you'll leave me crying
I know you'll find me
It doesn't matter 'cause I need you so
I know that you're ashamed
So much that it kills you
Don't you know that you're ashamed
So much that it thrills you
I hope its not about your future male
Make sure no-one finds out
Tell me all about it
Don't keep it to yourself
Because I have bear the thought
I know you'll leave me crying
I know you'll find me
It doesn't matter because I'll make you crawl
I know that you're ashamed
So ashamed that is kills you
Don't you know that you're ashamed
So much that it kills you
There's always something that makes you guilty
This is something that your dying to tell me
Make sure no-one finds out
Tell me all about it
Don't keep it to yourself
Because I can't bear the thought
I know you'll leave me crying
I know you'll find me
It doesn't matter 'cause I need you so
I know that you're ashamed
So much that it kills you
Don't you know that you're ashamed
So much that it thrills you
Lyrics submitted by helen4mattbellamy
Ashamed Lyrics as written by Matthew James Bellamy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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