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.
Sometimes I wish I was brave
I wish I was stronger
Wish I could feel no pain
Wish I was young
Wish I was shy
I wish I was honest
Wish I was you, not I
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Sometimes I wish I was smart
I wish I made cures for
How people are
I wish I had power
I wish I could lead
I wish I could change the world
For you and me
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Let's start over
I wish I was stronger
Wish I could feel no pain
Wish I was young
Wish I was shy
I wish I was honest
Wish I was you, not I
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Sometimes I wish I was smart
I wish I made cures for
How people are
I wish I had power
I wish I could lead
I wish I could change the world
For you and me
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
'Cause I feel so mad
I feel so angry
Feel so callous
So lost, confused again
Feel so cheep
So used, unfaithful
Let's start over
Let's start over
Let's start over
Lyrics submitted by ShortMan, edited by MusicfanSilver, etiennebold
I Feel So Lyrics as written by Tom Delonge Travis Barker
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Great version of a great song,
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Hahha, I'm not gonna read through everyone's post, but dude its "Callous", not "Calloused". Ha, big difference.