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.
All streams lie below the sea
That's what's been told, that's why we're free
And careless we are when we are young
And all we could do was live through songs
And you came running to my life
Your laugh laced with gold and still gray eyes
Your voice left echoes in my mind
Were you someday to be mine?
And I'll find my way back home
Just to read upon the light that's in your eyes
And if you ever feel alone
Just remember that I'll be coming back
And in these waters where we lay
The currents are strong, we're washed away
We're looking, we look for different hearts
Once they are found, we keep them crossed
And I'll find my way back home
Just to read upon the light that's in your eyes
And if you ever feel alone
Just remember that I'll be coming back
And I'll find my way back home
Just to read upon the light that's in your eyes
And if you ever feel alone
Just remember that I'll be coming back
That's what's been told, that's why we're free
And careless we are when we are young
And all we could do was live through songs
And you came running to my life
Your laugh laced with gold and still gray eyes
Your voice left echoes in my mind
Were you someday to be mine?
And I'll find my way back home
Just to read upon the light that's in your eyes
And if you ever feel alone
Just remember that I'll be coming back
And in these waters where we lay
The currents are strong, we're washed away
We're looking, we look for different hearts
Once they are found, we keep them crossed
And I'll find my way back home
Just to read upon the light that's in your eyes
And if you ever feel alone
Just remember that I'll be coming back
And I'll find my way back home
Just to read upon the light that's in your eyes
And if you ever feel alone
Just remember that I'll be coming back
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
The Way Back Home Lyrics as written by Beatrice Mireille Martin
Lyrics © Dare To Care (Les éditions)
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