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.
Like a ghost don't need a key
Your best friend I've come to be
Please don't think of getting up for me
You don't even need to speak
When I've been here for just one day
You'll already miss me if I go away
So close the blinds and shut the door
You won't need other friends anymore
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
If you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
And I arrived when you were weak
I'll make you weaker, like a child
Now all your love you give to me
When your heart is all I need
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
And if you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
Oh how quiet, quiet the world can be
When it's just you and little me
Everything is clear, and everything is new
So you won't be leaving, will you?
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
And if you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
'Cause I will be your safety
And I will be your safety
I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
Your best friend I've come to be
Please don't think of getting up for me
You don't even need to speak
When I've been here for just one day
You'll already miss me if I go away
So close the blinds and shut the door
You won't need other friends anymore
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
If you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
And I arrived when you were weak
I'll make you weaker, like a child
Now all your love you give to me
When your heart is all I need
Oh don't leave home, oh don't leave home
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
And if you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
Oh how quiet, quiet the world can be
When it's just you and little me
Everything is clear, and everything is new
So you won't be leaving, will you?
And if you're cold, I'll keep you warm
And if you're low, just hold on
'Cause I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
'Cause I will be your safety
And I will be your safety
I will be your safety
Oh, don't leave home
Lyrics submitted by CutieTrish3
Don't Leave Home Lyrics as written by Rollo Armstrong Dido Armstrong
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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i've never thought about drug addictions when i listened to this song but it makes so much sense to me. i don't think dido could be THAT possessive of a person...but a drug could be and she knew it... ahhh where'd you find that kind of info, browneyed?
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