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.
Call on me whenever you're lonely and blue
In my house whenever you need me to call on you
At any time baby that you need love
And a little of that understanding too
Feel free love to call on me love cause I'm gonna call on you
I'll be there most any time of day call on me
To see you baby in the same old loving way call on me
If in the night you call and I'm away
Leave a little note baby and I'll be there when you say
Call on me
I'm so lonely love when you're way call on me
And if I should ever call on you I want you to call on me always
I hope your love will always be so true
You call on me babe and I'm gonna call on you (repeat)
Call on me babe call on me girl
Don't you know I'm down on my knees baby baby please
Call on me oven on baby
In my house whenever you need me to call on you
At any time baby that you need love
And a little of that understanding too
Feel free love to call on me love cause I'm gonna call on you
I'll be there most any time of day call on me
To see you baby in the same old loving way call on me
If in the night you call and I'm away
Leave a little note baby and I'll be there when you say
Call on me
I'm so lonely love when you're way call on me
And if I should ever call on you I want you to call on me always
I hope your love will always be so true
You call on me babe and I'm gonna call on you (repeat)
Call on me babe call on me girl
Don't you know I'm down on my knees baby baby please
Call on me oven on baby
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Call on Me Lyrics as written by Don Van Vliet
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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