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.
www.
Incoming contact
www.
User is on-line
I got your e-mail
Disgruntled female
Every detail
Before my eyes
So I responded
I think we bonded
We corresponded
And watched the sunrise
Then you came through the screen and you taught me the meaning of happiness
And the words that you write came and filled up my night with your tenderness
And if you're ever so inclined
Here's where you can find me
www. I won't believe it
www. until I read it
My heart is tied up in a knot
You know it's true
www.nevergetoveryou
You made it clear to me
Described your fear to me
Of getting near to me
And risking our friendship
I stayed up all night
Construction web-site
Just click on our fight
And watch me crying
'Cause you said you were scared and should probably stick to the Internet
And it hurts because deep down inside I believe we are more than friends
And if you ever change your mind
Here's where you can find me
www. I won't believe it
www. until I read it
My heart is tied up in a knot
You know it's true
www.nevergetoveryou
Regarding the way we are together
Regarding the way we both should be
Regardless of time or space or weather
A part of you lives inside of me
So if you ever change your mind
You know where you can find me
www. I won't believe it
www. until I read it
My heart is tied up in a knot
You know it's true
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
Incoming contact
www.
User is on-line
I got your e-mail
Disgruntled female
Every detail
Before my eyes
So I responded
I think we bonded
We corresponded
And watched the sunrise
Then you came through the screen and you taught me the meaning of happiness
And the words that you write came and filled up my night with your tenderness
And if you're ever so inclined
Here's where you can find me
www. I won't believe it
www. until I read it
My heart is tied up in a knot
You know it's true
www.nevergetoveryou
You made it clear to me
Described your fear to me
Of getting near to me
And risking our friendship
I stayed up all night
Construction web-site
Just click on our fight
And watch me crying
'Cause you said you were scared and should probably stick to the Internet
And it hurts because deep down inside I believe we are more than friends
And if you ever change your mind
Here's where you can find me
www. I won't believe it
www. until I read it
My heart is tied up in a knot
You know it's true
www.nevergetoveryou
Regarding the way we are together
Regarding the way we both should be
Regardless of time or space or weather
A part of you lives inside of me
So if you ever change your mind
You know where you can find me
www. I won't believe it
www. until I read it
My heart is tied up in a knot
You know it's true
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
www.nevergetoveryou
Lyrics submitted by semicharmedgirl
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Great version of a great song,
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my sentiments exactly. this song is so funny.. and so weird.. but i love it. hahahaha