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.
Ive put aside all my worries and my cares
but now your in my dreams again, "what are you doing there?"
am I the same? cause i dont feel the same
or have i changed?, forgotten what its like to feel okay.....
and everytime i hear your name it puts me down
and everytime i see your face i turn around
I shouldnt feel this way, so I push it all away
just wishing I could stay away from you......
I can see it in your eyes, i think your worried
and maybe scared, cause im in your dreams again,
when you thought you were getting somewhere,
from all the pain and all the little things, the head games
Im closer then i'd like to feeling insane........
All I wanted was someone to hold onto
All I asked for was someone to help me through
All I wanted was just someone to hold onto
All I got was you.........now I've got you
but now your in my dreams again, "what are you doing there?"
am I the same? cause i dont feel the same
or have i changed?, forgotten what its like to feel okay.....
and everytime i hear your name it puts me down
and everytime i see your face i turn around
I shouldnt feel this way, so I push it all away
just wishing I could stay away from you......
I can see it in your eyes, i think your worried
and maybe scared, cause im in your dreams again,
when you thought you were getting somewhere,
from all the pain and all the little things, the head games
Im closer then i'd like to feeling insane........
All I wanted was someone to hold onto
All I asked for was someone to help me through
All I wanted was just someone to hold onto
All I got was you.........now I've got you
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