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.
Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me
Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Tears fill my eyes 'til I can't see
Three o'clock in the morning
Here am I
Sittin' here so lonely
So lonesome I could cry
Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me
Now that it's over
I realized
Those weak words you whispered were nothin' but lies
Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me
Why can't you be blue over me
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me
Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Tears fill my eyes 'til I can't see
Three o'clock in the morning
Here am I
Sittin' here so lonely
So lonesome I could cry
Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me
Now that it's over
I realized
Those weak words you whispered were nothin' but lies
Blue
Oh, so lonesome for you
Why can't you be blue over me
Why can't you be blue over me
Lyrics submitted by Rosaline23
Blue Lyrics as written by Bill Mack
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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I love this song, It perfect, But I wouldn't play it at my wedding! HeHe I can sing this song PERFECT, and once I get a tape made up , I will be singing this song and sending it 2 the recording executive!! Good Work LeAnne!!:)
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