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 wish that you would feel better
Because I would feel better too
You're not alone in this
I am trying my best ......To help you
Looking out my window,
I'm trying to pray for you.
He is trying to help you
Well dammit I am too.....I Love You
The Light shines on you only if you want it to
The people that cry you, they all love you too
The story from the picture that you're in
The way I wish I could be your friend
Through these broken eyes
I don't hold back I just cry
Through this disolving heart
I just think of about how great you are
It's Like this wall is holding me back
And I can't get through any cracks
My heart is pounding
You're heart is drowning
One day you will get through this
And my heart will be with you all the way
The sense in all off this
And the piece of you that I miss
Through these broken eyes
I don't hold back, I just cry
Through this disolving heart
I just think of about how great you are
Through these broken eyes
I don't hold back I just cry
Through this disolving heart
I just think of about how great you are
Because I would feel better too
You're not alone in this
I am trying my best ......To help you
Looking out my window,
I'm trying to pray for you.
He is trying to help you
Well dammit I am too.....I Love You
The Light shines on you only if you want it to
The people that cry you, they all love you too
The story from the picture that you're in
The way I wish I could be your friend
Through these broken eyes
I don't hold back I just cry
Through this disolving heart
I just think of about how great you are
It's Like this wall is holding me back
And I can't get through any cracks
My heart is pounding
You're heart is drowning
One day you will get through this
And my heart will be with you all the way
The sense in all off this
And the piece of you that I miss
Through these broken eyes
I don't hold back, I just cry
Through this disolving heart
I just think of about how great you are
Through these broken eyes
I don't hold back I just cry
Through this disolving heart
I just think of about how great you are
Lyrics submitted by scimonkey300
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