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.
How can one telephone call completely change your life?
Where was I when you needed me the most?
I was busy from recovering myself
But I love you, but I love you, How I love you
I wanna meet you where the rainbow ends
But the way is all too long
Before I even get there, you’ll be gone
I keep dreaming about this empty room
Oh loneliness, oh loneliness
It is killing me
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Here is so quiet I should move from here
There must be gold to dig some place else
How do you go on when your lover’s gone?
You said running away will ease the pain
Far away till your head is clear
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Don’t fear the darkness, I’m with you
‘Cause whatever happens I’ll love you
Where was I when you needed me the most?
I was busy from recovering myself
But I love you, but I love you, How I love you
I wanna meet you where the rainbow ends
But the way is all too long
Before I even get there, you’ll be gone
I keep dreaming about this empty room
Oh loneliness, oh loneliness
It is killing me
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Here is so quiet I should move from here
There must be gold to dig some place else
How do you go on when your lover’s gone?
You said running away will ease the pain
Far away till your head is clear
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Whatever happens I’ll love you
Don’t fear the darkness, I’m with you
‘Cause whatever happens I’ll love you
Lyrics submitted by music_obsessed
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