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.
What kind of poet am I
I couldn't stop you crying
I just didn't have the words
What kind of fool am I
To let you walk away
Back to your corner of the world
I know that this isn't over
There's so much more I've got to say
I feel the days growing colder
And it's breaking my heart
I've cried all my tears
It feels like I've waited for years
For Gwenivere to bring me home
Cause I'm tired of being alone
Oh Gwenivere bring me home
How many times must I
Have to say goodbye
And leave you standing on your own
How many days ago
Did I let you go
To face this ugly world alone
Another pub another pint
Another night alone
Another hour another day here
With this silent phone
Another verse another rhyme
Another waste of our precious time
Another cold and lonely bed
With your ghost inside my head
What kind of man am I
I'm lost and all alone
What kind of ass am I
I just watched you go
What kind of life is this
To live without a home
I must apologize
It's just I love you so
You kissed me and smiled
Your eyes filled with tears
I walked away
And you disappeared
Oh Gwenivere I'm still waiting here
I couldn't stop you crying
I just didn't have the words
What kind of fool am I
To let you walk away
Back to your corner of the world
I know that this isn't over
There's so much more I've got to say
I feel the days growing colder
And it's breaking my heart
I've cried all my tears
It feels like I've waited for years
For Gwenivere to bring me home
Cause I'm tired of being alone
Oh Gwenivere bring me home
How many times must I
Have to say goodbye
And leave you standing on your own
How many days ago
Did I let you go
To face this ugly world alone
Another pub another pint
Another night alone
Another hour another day here
With this silent phone
Another verse another rhyme
Another waste of our precious time
Another cold and lonely bed
With your ghost inside my head
What kind of man am I
I'm lost and all alone
What kind of ass am I
I just watched you go
What kind of life is this
To live without a home
I must apologize
It's just I love you so
You kissed me and smiled
Your eyes filled with tears
I walked away
And you disappeared
Oh Gwenivere I'm still waiting here
Lyrics submitted by Jarcanda
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