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.
Good morning California, how long has it been
I know your sky can help me
Fly out of the shape I'm in
I polished another bottle
Of some old cheap red wine
I'd turn it all back in to water for you, baby
Just to hold you one more time
Too far gone, too far gone
Been gone so long since I've been back home
Too far gone
Hey baby, whatcha wearin', damn that sure sounds fine
I know I'd just catch myself starin'
Starin' till I go blind
You treat me like I'm your someone
Even when no one's around
I'd drop everything I was holding
To pick up what you're puttin' down
Too far gone, too far gone
Can't explain, it would take too long
Too far gone
I know it's been crazy
I know what you're going through
Let me tell you, sweet baby
I'd walk right through with you
You're always there beside me
Whether I'm right or wrong
I'm nowhere near without you here
I'm too far gone
Too far gone, too far gone
Till I sing a brand new song
I'm too far gone
Too far gone, too far gone
You know I could go on and on
I'm too far gone
I know your sky can help me
Fly out of the shape I'm in
I polished another bottle
Of some old cheap red wine
I'd turn it all back in to water for you, baby
Just to hold you one more time
Too far gone, too far gone
Been gone so long since I've been back home
Too far gone
Hey baby, whatcha wearin', damn that sure sounds fine
I know I'd just catch myself starin'
Starin' till I go blind
You treat me like I'm your someone
Even when no one's around
I'd drop everything I was holding
To pick up what you're puttin' down
Too far gone, too far gone
Can't explain, it would take too long
Too far gone
I know it's been crazy
I know what you're going through
Let me tell you, sweet baby
I'd walk right through with you
You're always there beside me
Whether I'm right or wrong
I'm nowhere near without you here
I'm too far gone
Too far gone, too far gone
Till I sing a brand new song
I'm too far gone
Too far gone, too far gone
You know I could go on and on
I'm too far gone
Lyrics submitted by texanhomey
Too Far Gone Lyrics as written by Michael Mcclure Cody Jay Canada
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
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