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.
And I know you're weary
I know you're worn
And I know your broken hearts been torn
And I see you weeping
I know your fears
But I am the smile at the end of the tears
And sweet sweet child
I wanna hold you awhile
And come away with me
And I know your troubles
I know your mess
And I know the words you can't express
And I see your doubts
I know your pain
But I am the answer that takes it all away
And sweet sweet child
I wanna hold you awhile
Come away with me
I know you're worn
And I know your broken hearts been torn
And I see you weeping
I know your fears
But I am the smile at the end of the tears
And sweet sweet child
I wanna hold you awhile
And come away with me
And I know your troubles
I know your mess
And I know the words you can't express
And I see your doubts
I know your pain
But I am the answer that takes it all away
And sweet sweet child
I wanna hold you awhile
Come away with me
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