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 the time of the year for love
but thats not what I'm thinking of
it's strange the way things go
it's a brand new year you know
and what have i got to show
and when it's said and done, your still long gone
all the world lies I suppose, but the thing nobody knows
while I'm smiling wide, I'm crying inside
sadness loss and strife, its the story of my life
Before you get upset
just let me get this off my chest
The seasons never slow
so let me rest or let me go
and if this is free, i'm here to see
what its like to be trapped and your potential kept
i guess i was wrong when i wrote this song
im probably never right
it's the story of my life
so please don't be afraid
if i should say im not ok
i only mean that i, just don't know why i even try
and now its all so clear that the end is near
i know that you'll see its the way it had to be
so i'll say goodbye, tell my mother not to cry
the silver of my knife is the ending of my life
anger loss and strife its the story of my life
but thats not what I'm thinking of
it's strange the way things go
it's a brand new year you know
and what have i got to show
and when it's said and done, your still long gone
all the world lies I suppose, but the thing nobody knows
while I'm smiling wide, I'm crying inside
sadness loss and strife, its the story of my life
Before you get upset
just let me get this off my chest
The seasons never slow
so let me rest or let me go
and if this is free, i'm here to see
what its like to be trapped and your potential kept
i guess i was wrong when i wrote this song
im probably never right
it's the story of my life
so please don't be afraid
if i should say im not ok
i only mean that i, just don't know why i even try
and now its all so clear that the end is near
i know that you'll see its the way it had to be
so i'll say goodbye, tell my mother not to cry
the silver of my knife is the ending of my life
anger loss and strife its the story of my life
Lyrics submitted by surfninja
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hey, yeah, im thinking this is bout killing yourself cause its not worth it anymore...but yeah, i love these guys but cant figure out the lyrics to a bunch of there other stuff, if anyone could help it would be great...
~peace out~