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.
Fine, I understand
Okay with me
If that's the plan you can take the stereo
TV and the video the bed the sheets and pillows Before you go
But for now unlock the door
What are we doing all this for?
Let me make you dinner one last time
Then you'll go your way and I'll go mine
And I won't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore eleanor
You left your smell you left your taste
You left me here with my mistakes
And I can't relate to what you say I've done
Just for you I'll bite my tongue
And I won't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore
Eleanor I miss you
Eleanor be well
Eleanor I wish you'd release me from your spell
Come on
Eleanor
Do it
You can, do it
And I can't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore
No I can't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore Eleanor
Okay with me
If that's the plan you can take the stereo
TV and the video the bed the sheets and pillows Before you go
But for now unlock the door
What are we doing all this for?
Let me make you dinner one last time
Then you'll go your way and I'll go mine
And I won't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore eleanor
You left your smell you left your taste
You left me here with my mistakes
And I can't relate to what you say I've done
Just for you I'll bite my tongue
And I won't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore
Eleanor I miss you
Eleanor be well
Eleanor I wish you'd release me from your spell
Come on
Eleanor
Do it
You can, do it
And I can't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore
No I can't call you baby anymore
Won't call you baby like I did before
Won't call you baby anymore Eleanor
Lyrics submitted by stoolhardy
Eleanor Lyrics as written by Adam Cohen
Lyrics © AUDIO NOIR
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i love this song - completely catches the feelings of a breakup. suddenly all the bonds and ties created over the months are supposed to dissappear... the song portrays it exactly... plus the wonderful key changes, yeay!
i can't believe more people haven't commented on this song. it's such a good breakup song, like a happy breakup song! i bought their cd and am seeing them tomorrow i can't wait!
ps-any other good breakup songs? like girl powerish songs? i need them right now. thank you!
this song is so cool. i heard it on the radio and it just sounded like a song u would rock out to after a breakup. i love it.
This song is just soo nice. I never would've listened to it if apple wasn't giving it for free on iTunes. Thats why I have it. Now I love it. I especially like when he says "Let me make you dinner one last time Then you'll go your way and I'll go mine"
I'm a girl but most break-up songs are just about girls telling guys goodbye but now I'm glad to see guys like Maroon 5, Dashboard Confessional and Low Millions belting out these kind of tunes too
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I like this song-about breaking up wth a lover...catchy rythm and melody
WOW. only 9 people commented on this song?? HELLO! am i the only one who thinks its frickin AWESOME!!! like ya know how you usually have to listen to songs a few times to like them....well the moment i heard this song i couldnt get it out of my head!! im listening to it right now....my favorite part is "drums guitar COME ON!!!!!! ELANOR!!! DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!! YOU CAN DOOO ITTT!!!!" wow....just listen to his VOICE..so INTENSE...it just gets me so PUMPED!!!!!