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.
I know your hiding places
And I know your every move
'Cause, girl, I've been lonely too
And I seen a million faces
Been to a million places
But, girl, there's no one quite like you
And I've gone through Hell and high water
Washed away with the tide
I can lose a damn war all by myself
If you were on the other side
So, in the morning when the rooster crows
Pack your bags and get ready to go
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
I know you feel let down
And I know you've been turned out
I wish I'd been there for you
So when the nighttime comes around
And you feel like an only child
Just know I'll be there for you
And I've gone through Hell and high water
Washed away with the tide
I can lose a damn war all by myself
If you were on the other side
So, in the morning when the rooster crows
Pack your bags and get ready to go
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
And I've gone through Hell and high water
Washed away with the tide
I can lose a damn war all by myself
If you were on the other side
So, in the morning when the rooster crows
Pack your bags and get ready to go
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
Oh, no
And I know your every move
'Cause, girl, I've been lonely too
And I seen a million faces
Been to a million places
But, girl, there's no one quite like you
And I've gone through Hell and high water
Washed away with the tide
I can lose a damn war all by myself
If you were on the other side
So, in the morning when the rooster crows
Pack your bags and get ready to go
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
I know you feel let down
And I know you've been turned out
I wish I'd been there for you
So when the nighttime comes around
And you feel like an only child
Just know I'll be there for you
And I've gone through Hell and high water
Washed away with the tide
I can lose a damn war all by myself
If you were on the other side
So, in the morning when the rooster crows
Pack your bags and get ready to go
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
And I've gone through Hell and high water
Washed away with the tide
I can lose a damn war all by myself
If you were on the other side
So, in the morning when the rooster crows
Pack your bags and get ready to go
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
If you're walkin' through Hell and high water, please don't do it alone
Oh, no
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I'm still confused bout what it's about. I love this song
Its about being able to get through anything so long as you have each other..aw
it is a one of the best tracks on this CD
Brilliant song!! thier best song i think.
This is a beautiful song. The part about loseing a war by myself gets me every time. It's talking about a girl who is going through a really hard time in her life. He has been through hard times too and wants her to know that he is there for her, come Hell or High Water.
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Black Stone Cherry is a kickass band ! This song only proves how great they are in my mind . . Meaning is pree simple, There's this person special he loves, & he sees something in her that he recognises in himself. Maybe loneliness, maybe struggle, maybe the fact that she's fighting against life's battles on her own, watever and he's hoping that, she'll come around and let him help her see through the highs and the lows of life together, the difficulties and the good stuff that life throws at them.
I think the "girl" he is talking about is Kentucky their home state I say this because of the music video and listing to the song a lot.