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 always knew, that I'd like this place
You don't have to look too far, to find a friendly face
I feel alive when I'm walkin' on this street
I feel the heart of the city poundin' underneath my feet
[Chorus:]
Yeah let the world keep spinnin' round 'n' round
This is where it all goes down, down, down
That's why I love this town
That's why I keep comin' 'round
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
You make me feel at home some how, right now
That's why I love this town
I've got some good friends here, I might have broke a heart or two
It's gettin' loud over there, boys must have had a few
And hey the cop on the corner, he knows everybody's name
And a kid with a train singin' for some spare loose change
[Chorus]
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
You make me feel at home some how, right now
That's why I love this town
There's shoutin' from the rooftops
Dancin' on the bars
Hangin' out the window
Drivin' in their famous cars
You want it? You got it
You ready? I'm on it
Come on now, here we go again...
That's why I love this town
That's why I love this town
No matter where you're from, tonight you're from right here
This is where it all goes down, down, down
That's why I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
You don't have to look too far, to find a friendly face
I feel alive when I'm walkin' on this street
I feel the heart of the city poundin' underneath my feet
[Chorus:]
Yeah let the world keep spinnin' round 'n' round
This is where it all goes down, down, down
That's why I love this town
That's why I keep comin' 'round
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
You make me feel at home some how, right now
That's why I love this town
I've got some good friends here, I might have broke a heart or two
It's gettin' loud over there, boys must have had a few
And hey the cop on the corner, he knows everybody's name
And a kid with a train singin' for some spare loose change
[Chorus]
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
You make me feel at home some how, right now
That's why I love this town
There's shoutin' from the rooftops
Dancin' on the bars
Hangin' out the window
Drivin' in their famous cars
You want it? You got it
You ready? I'm on it
Come on now, here we go again...
That's why I love this town
That's why I love this town
No matter where you're from, tonight you're from right here
This is where it all goes down, down, down
That's why I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
Say hey (Say hey) say yeah (Say yeah)
I love this town
Lyrics submitted by snow*cherry
I Love This Town Lyrics as written by Jon Bon Jovi Richard Sambora
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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