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.
Comes a rain storm put rubbers on your feet
Comes a snow storm you can get a little heat
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes a fire then you know just what to do
Blow a tire you can buy another shoe
Comes love nothing can be done
Don't try hiding cause there isn't any use
You'll start sliding when your heart turns on the juice
Comes a headache you can lose it in a day
Comes a toothache see your dentist right away
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes a heat wave you can hurry to the shore
Comes a summons you can hide behind the door
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes the measles you can quarantine the room
Comes a mouse you can chase him with a broom
Comes love nothing can be done
That's all brother if you've ever been in love
That's all sister you know what I'm thinking of
Comes a nightmare you can always stay awake
Comes depression you might get another break
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes a snow storm you can get a little heat
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes a fire then you know just what to do
Blow a tire you can buy another shoe
Comes love nothing can be done
Don't try hiding cause there isn't any use
You'll start sliding when your heart turns on the juice
Comes a headache you can lose it in a day
Comes a toothache see your dentist right away
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes a heat wave you can hurry to the shore
Comes a summons you can hide behind the door
Comes love nothing can be done
Comes the measles you can quarantine the room
Comes a mouse you can chase him with a broom
Comes love nothing can be done
That's all brother if you've ever been in love
That's all sister you know what I'm thinking of
Comes a nightmare you can always stay awake
Comes depression you might get another break
Comes love nothing can be done
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Comes Love (Nothing Can Be Done) Lyrics as written by Lew Brown Charles Tobias
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