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.
It's what I can't explain I find it hard to do
Know I could remind myself
And when I think I'll wait know it's what I do
Wish I could remind myself
It's all I've got it's all I want for you
Soon you'll look away
And know your right and say that you know
Now I can regret all these things I do
Better that I hide myself
What I want to say everything to you
Sometimes I just can't find myself
It's all I've got, it's all I want for you
And soon you'll look away
And know your right and say that you know
Stay and know tonight and say that you know
This life, is life, feels like, it's right
You know I can't explain everything I do
Just know I'm doing it for you
And when I think I'll wait know it's what I do
And what I'm doing it for you
It's all I've got it's all I want for you
And soon you'll look away
And know your right and say that you know
Stay and know tonight and say that you know
Stay and know your mine and say that you know
Stay and know your right and say that you know
I will run, what can save me under?
Stay with me girl
Know I could remind myself
And when I think I'll wait know it's what I do
Wish I could remind myself
It's all I've got it's all I want for you
Soon you'll look away
And know your right and say that you know
Now I can regret all these things I do
Better that I hide myself
What I want to say everything to you
Sometimes I just can't find myself
It's all I've got, it's all I want for you
And soon you'll look away
And know your right and say that you know
Stay and know tonight and say that you know
This life, is life, feels like, it's right
You know I can't explain everything I do
Just know I'm doing it for you
And when I think I'll wait know it's what I do
And what I'm doing it for you
It's all I've got it's all I want for you
And soon you'll look away
And know your right and say that you know
Stay and know tonight and say that you know
Stay and know your mine and say that you know
Stay and know your right and say that you know
I will run, what can save me under?
Stay with me girl
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Congratulations Matt and Christine Lyrics as written by James Dewees
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OMG im so amazed that nowone commented on this song. Its super-emo.
yea its an awesome song. so sad that no one comments, now isnt it eric, or should i say...cupcake hahaah
awesome song...i can really relate to it perfect, cause i really like this guy and this is how i feel about him..how everything i do is for him but he doesnt know it or understand it and i dont know what to do about him..
this is such a pretty song... is there actually a matt and christine?
might be based on my friend matt, and his mum christine
It was written for Matthew Pryor, and his wife Christine. I believe as a wedding present? Anyway, Matt Pryor was in the Get Up Kids with James before the band went their seperate ways. Now he's in the New Amsterdams. Check them out if you don't know them.