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.
You're all I see these days
But you're so far away
This dream is never ending
Your falling through my broken mind
I've been caught up this time
Finally showing some passion
These shattered eyes
Have broken over the thought of leaving you
But I must go
Inside my heart
I still spend time on
On first thinking that you've stolen my heart
And entrapped my mind
I'm giving in to you
I'm lost again
I see there is no difference were still alone
So come home with me tonight
We'll wait till dark turns light
Can't fight this feeling in my soul
I'm lost in thoughts
No way your gone
Silence evolves
No way your gone
Follow me home
Something strange in me
I feel the same for you
But there is no difference
Were still alone
There is no need in crying
There is no need in dying
It makes no difference
Were still alone
So come home with me tonight
We'll wait till dark turns light
Can't fight this feeling in my soul
I'm lost in thoughts
And if your gone silence evolves
And if your gone follow me home
So come home with me tonight
We'll wait till dark turns light
Can't fight this feeling in my soul
I'm lost in thoughts
No way your gone
Silence evolves
No way your gone
Follow me home
No way your gone
Silence evolves
No way and you're gone
But you're so far away
This dream is never ending
Your falling through my broken mind
I've been caught up this time
Finally showing some passion
These shattered eyes
Have broken over the thought of leaving you
But I must go
Inside my heart
I still spend time on
On first thinking that you've stolen my heart
And entrapped my mind
I'm giving in to you
I'm lost again
I see there is no difference were still alone
So come home with me tonight
We'll wait till dark turns light
Can't fight this feeling in my soul
I'm lost in thoughts
No way your gone
Silence evolves
No way your gone
Follow me home
Something strange in me
I feel the same for you
But there is no difference
Were still alone
There is no need in crying
There is no need in dying
It makes no difference
Were still alone
So come home with me tonight
We'll wait till dark turns light
Can't fight this feeling in my soul
I'm lost in thoughts
And if your gone silence evolves
And if your gone follow me home
So come home with me tonight
We'll wait till dark turns light
Can't fight this feeling in my soul
I'm lost in thoughts
No way your gone
Silence evolves
No way your gone
Follow me home
No way your gone
Silence evolves
No way and you're gone
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
Follow Me Lyrics as written by Adam Berry
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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