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.
Baby, don't stand there in the doorway
With all your bags ready to go
Baby sit down, and let's talk it over
Oh I need to know
What do you think you're gonna find?
A man that treats you sweeter
What are you looking for?
A place where the grass grows greener
The world is cold out there
I'm the one who really cares
Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
Maybe my crime was caring 'bout you
Wanting you close by my side
Maybe you need some space around you
Some room to fly
Don't ever think I'll hold you back
My love will lift you higher
And when you call my name
I'll be there right beside you
Together we'll get by
Give this love another try
Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
Baby you know you mean the world to me
(You mean the world to me)
I never loved nobody the way that I love you
(Never loved nobody)
The way it feels when I'm close to you
(Feels so good baby)
When I'm holding you touching you
What do you think you're gonna find?
No man could treat you sweeter
Just wait and you will see
We'll make the grass grow greener
The world is cold out there
I'm the one who really cares
Don't say Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
With all your bags ready to go
Baby sit down, and let's talk it over
Oh I need to know
What do you think you're gonna find?
A man that treats you sweeter
What are you looking for?
A place where the grass grows greener
The world is cold out there
I'm the one who really cares
Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
Maybe my crime was caring 'bout you
Wanting you close by my side
Maybe you need some space around you
Some room to fly
Don't ever think I'll hold you back
My love will lift you higher
And when you call my name
I'll be there right beside you
Together we'll get by
Give this love another try
Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
Baby you know you mean the world to me
(You mean the world to me)
I never loved nobody the way that I love you
(Never loved nobody)
The way it feels when I'm close to you
(Feels so good baby)
When I'm holding you touching you
What do you think you're gonna find?
No man could treat you sweeter
Just wait and you will see
We'll make the grass grow greener
The world is cold out there
I'm the one who really cares
Don't say Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
Don't say goodbye girl
Take a look inside and read my mind girl
Everything I do, I do for you
Don't leave me crying, crying
Lyrics submitted by Pryncess33
Don't Say Goodbye Girl Lyrics as written by Sally Jo Dakota Narada Michael Walden
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