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.
I've spent too much time
Picking up pieces I've left behind
For months you've been mine
Still doesn't make it alright
I fell deaf to everything you said
I didn't mean to but you ask for it
I meant everything I said
We're through now cause you bring me down
Don't be the one
Waiting at my door next time I hear a knock
It won't be the same
The way it used to be so please leave me alone
Picking up pieces I've left behind
For months you've been mine
Still doesn't make it alright
I fell deaf to everything you said
I didn't mean to but you ask for it
I meant everything I said
We're through now cause you bring me down
Don't be the one
Waiting at my door next time I hear a knock
It won't be the same
The way it used to be so please leave me alone
Lyrics submitted by meredithsucks
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