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.
Dance for me sweetheart while I strum my guitar,
You sure look pretty tonight,
I've just come off the road and I could use the company,
That would suit me just fine
Now I've seen a lot of special things around this world,
You can see them too, you can,
What's that you ask?
I have no name I have no name,
For I am known only as man,
I am known only as man
I'm a wanderer,
I have no place or time,
I'm just drifting on this lonely road of mine,
If you like you can come along with me,
But I promise you that I am not the man I used to be
Now you and I we've seen our share of ups and downs,
Somewhere we just lost hope,
I can't change the past but who cares?
Your love is all I've ever known,
Your love is all I've ever known
I'm a wanderer,
I have no place or time,
I'm just drifting on this lonely road of mine,
And if you would accept me for me,
Then I promise you that there's a better man inside of me
Then I promise you that there's a better man inside of me
Then I promise you that there's a better man inside of me
Dance for me sweetheart while I strum my guitar,
You sure look pretty tonight
You sure look pretty tonight,
I've just come off the road and I could use the company,
That would suit me just fine
Now I've seen a lot of special things around this world,
You can see them too, you can,
What's that you ask?
I have no name I have no name,
For I am known only as man,
I am known only as man
I'm a wanderer,
I have no place or time,
I'm just drifting on this lonely road of mine,
If you like you can come along with me,
But I promise you that I am not the man I used to be
Now you and I we've seen our share of ups and downs,
Somewhere we just lost hope,
I can't change the past but who cares?
Your love is all I've ever known,
Your love is all I've ever known
I'm a wanderer,
I have no place or time,
I'm just drifting on this lonely road of mine,
And if you would accept me for me,
Then I promise you that there's a better man inside of me
Then I promise you that there's a better man inside of me
Then I promise you that there's a better man inside of me
Dance for me sweetheart while I strum my guitar,
You sure look pretty tonight
Lyrics submitted by planetearth
The Wanderer Lyrics as written by Ernie Maresca
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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