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.
You've waited for me to say it To say something Something right Well its time you know that I can't handle relationships let alone long distance It's time for you to see to let me go It's time for you to see I need to let go I'm used to solo
You're gone for so long and I never thought that I could miss you like I miss you And I never thought it'd be so hard to miss you I think that distance has made us change with certain things We've worked it out before but we just don't see eye to eye anymore
Hours go by so slowly They go slowly all the time And I shudder to think you're only never lonely and I should quit my whining Distance has made you see you don't need me I'm just an empty jewelry box that's lost its wonder And I still wonder what are you up to now
You're gone for so long and I never thought that I could miss you like I miss you And I never thought it'd be so hard to miss you I think that distance has made us change with certain things We've worked it out before but we just don't see eye to eye anymore
Every night it's gonna be your smile in my dreams And every night it's gonna be me trying to stop an restless sleep You're gone I miss you
You're gone for so long and I never thought that I could miss you like I miss you and I never thought it'd be so hard to miss you I think that distance has made us change with certain things We've worked it out before but we just don't see eye to eye anymore
You're gone for so long and I never thought that I could miss you like I miss you And I never thought it'd be so hard to miss you I think that distance has made us change with certain things We've worked it out before but we just don't see eye to eye anymore
Hours go by so slowly They go slowly all the time And I shudder to think you're only never lonely and I should quit my whining Distance has made you see you don't need me I'm just an empty jewelry box that's lost its wonder And I still wonder what are you up to now
You're gone for so long and I never thought that I could miss you like I miss you And I never thought it'd be so hard to miss you I think that distance has made us change with certain things We've worked it out before but we just don't see eye to eye anymore
Every night it's gonna be your smile in my dreams And every night it's gonna be me trying to stop an restless sleep You're gone I miss you
You're gone for so long and I never thought that I could miss you like I miss you and I never thought it'd be so hard to miss you I think that distance has made us change with certain things We've worked it out before but we just don't see eye to eye anymore
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