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'm tugging at my hair
I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What's on my mind
If ain't coming out
We're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
What's wrong with my tongue
These words keep slipping away
I stutter, I stumble
Like I've got nothing to say
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
These things I'll never say
I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What's on my mind
If ain't coming out
We're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
What's wrong with my tongue
These words keep slipping away
I stutter, I stumble
Like I've got nothing to say
'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you, away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
These things I'll never say
Lyrics submitted by daniela_m_a
Things I'll Never Say Lyrics as written by Scott Spock Lauren Christy
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this song pretty much sums up how i feel about this guy. i've known him for practically forever and i still haven't gotten up the courage to let him know how i feel. don't you love it when you find songs like that? it's great, and you feel like they're written especially for you. man, if only i had enough balls to go tell him how i feel....anyways, i love this song with all my body, and my heart too
heh. Allister, the words may not be so profound to the point that you have to pick-apart the piece and go into some in-depth interpretation of the song, but the words are written simply and straight forward. Avril accomplishes her goal in letting others know her wishes to tell a guy that she likes/is falling in love with him, but that something is holding her back or that she is too shy. This song is one people can relate to (including myself), and I think the quality in how a song is sang can make up for all of the difference in a song not being the most original in words, and this song is a good example of Avril's talent in making a simple song sound great.
i love this song it shows that avril is really mature for a 17 yr old.
BTW it makes me laugh when she says "I’d say I want to blow you..............away" hehe thats soo funny. dunno if its intentional but i'd like to think its her little joke.
Wow. She might be mature for her age, but it's really immature to think that's so funny. I don't think it's intentional because it's an adorable song.
that is me and matt right there
i love this song . it's like a crush song to me , or when your in love with someone . This really does describe how most girls , even guys , feel when they have an interest in someone . They get so nervous , they never build of the confidence to really tell them that they like them . So , then they start to stress out about it , how to tell the person , but not to sound like a dummy when they do .
yeah, the part "i want you to go down on one knee" sounded very much like something else as well...but i don't think it was intentional either times...but it was pretty funny
Awwwwwwwww, this song is SO cute! I friggin LUV it, LOL. I really like how it's kind of different from a lot of Avril's other songs, but in a good way:)
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this song is sooo freaking sweet i think of my good firend wheni hear htis because i want to be wiht him so much but i dont want to scarehim away...but isnt it "if i could say what i wanna see, i wanna ssee down on one knee "marry me today"
this song is really really sweet. and the line you can't get is "what use is it to you what's on my mind" i believe.