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 was only walking through your neighborhood
Saw you out loud, honey, in the cold I stood
Anywhere I go, there you are
Anywhere I go, there you are
I been getting used to waking up with you
I been getting used to waking up here
Anywhere I go, there you are
Anywhere I go, there you are
There you are
There you are
You're the fire and the flood
And I'll always feel you in my blood
Everything is fine
When your hand is resting next to mine
Next to mine
You're the fire and the flood
Ah-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah-ooh, ooh, ooh
Since we met I feel a lightness in my step
You're miles away but I still feel you
Anywhere I go, there you are (anywhere)
Anywhere I go, there you are
Late at night when you can't fall asleep
I'll be lying right beside you counting sheep
Anywhere I go, there you are (anywhere)
Anywhere I go, there you are
There you are
There you are
You're the fire and the flood
And I'll always feel you in my blood
Everything is fine
When your hand is resting next to mine
Next to mine
You're the fire and the flood
"Now listen here", she said
"Boy when you know, you'll know"
And I know
You're the fire and the flood
And I'll always feel you in my blood
Everything is fine
When your hand is resting next to mine
Next to mine
You're the fire and the flood
Saw you out loud, honey, in the cold I stood
Anywhere I go, there you are
Anywhere I go, there you are
I been getting used to waking up with you
I been getting used to waking up here
Anywhere I go, there you are
Anywhere I go, there you are
There you are
There you are
You're the fire and the flood
And I'll always feel you in my blood
Everything is fine
When your hand is resting next to mine
Next to mine
You're the fire and the flood
Ah-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah-ooh, ooh, ooh
Since we met I feel a lightness in my step
You're miles away but I still feel you
Anywhere I go, there you are (anywhere)
Anywhere I go, there you are
Late at night when you can't fall asleep
I'll be lying right beside you counting sheep
Anywhere I go, there you are (anywhere)
Anywhere I go, there you are
There you are
There you are
You're the fire and the flood
And I'll always feel you in my blood
Everything is fine
When your hand is resting next to mine
Next to mine
You're the fire and the flood
"Now listen here", she said
"Boy when you know, you'll know"
And I know
You're the fire and the flood
And I'll always feel you in my blood
Everything is fine
When your hand is resting next to mine
Next to mine
You're the fire and the flood
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