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.
She says, some nights I just lie awake
She says, sometimes I just sleep for days
Smokes another cigarette and looks around the room
What are these days coming to
She says, it seems I've been screwed over again
But that's okay who the hell needs friends
It's just easier to pretend
Say you don't care and watch for the end
One more night is all she thinks
I won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll leave
She walks in one second too soon
Silence uncovers the room
She looks to him in disarray
He says I'm not sorry and turns away
He says I'm tired of hearing you bitch
You're nothing more than a stupid trick
You're not even worth the price I paid
Get out of my life, get out of my way
One more night is all she thinks
I won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll leave
She's standing on the balcony saying look this is my destiny
One more step and I'll finally be free
He says if you want my help I'll give you that extra step
She just turns and walks back to their bed
One more night is all she thinks
I won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll
One more night is all she thinks
Won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll leave
She says, sometimes I just sleep for days
Smokes another cigarette and looks around the room
What are these days coming to
She says, it seems I've been screwed over again
But that's okay who the hell needs friends
It's just easier to pretend
Say you don't care and watch for the end
One more night is all she thinks
I won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll leave
She walks in one second too soon
Silence uncovers the room
She looks to him in disarray
He says I'm not sorry and turns away
He says I'm tired of hearing you bitch
You're nothing more than a stupid trick
You're not even worth the price I paid
Get out of my life, get out of my way
One more night is all she thinks
I won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll leave
She's standing on the balcony saying look this is my destiny
One more step and I'll finally be free
He says if you want my help I'll give you that extra step
She just turns and walks back to their bed
One more night is all she thinks
I won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll
One more night is all she thinks
Won't come back, but I'm too weak
Those things he said to me,
One more night, and than I'll leave
Lyrics submitted by HoldURBreath
These Days Lyrics as written by Elizabeth Marie Murphy Adam R Elliott
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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