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.
When the drugs are gone,
And the alcohol too.
Will you be there for me?
When need you.
Fucked up once again,
I wish that this would end.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
When I get out of this place,
Will I be able to see your face,
Will I be able to hold your hand.
Will you think of me as your man?
Fucked up once again,
I wish that we could still be friends.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
Drugs fucked up my life,
Now I lost the girl I wanted as my wife.
I don't know what to do,
I'm still in love with you.
Fucked up once again,
I wish that this would end.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
Fucked up once again,
I wish that this would end.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
And the alcohol too.
Will you be there for me?
When need you.
Fucked up once again,
I wish that this would end.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
When I get out of this place,
Will I be able to see your face,
Will I be able to hold your hand.
Will you think of me as your man?
Fucked up once again,
I wish that we could still be friends.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
Drugs fucked up my life,
Now I lost the girl I wanted as my wife.
I don't know what to do,
I'm still in love with you.
Fucked up once again,
I wish that this would end.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
Fucked up once again,
I wish that this would end.
I keep making bad decisions,
That tear us apart.
Lyrics submitted by Dashboard Freak
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