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.
Came to me yesterday
And you were feeling small
And you come to me today
'Cause no one seems to
Like your style at all
And you'll be back tomorrow
When you've had it up to here
But you know, I hope you know
That when it's you and me there is no fear
And why is the fact so much easier to believe?
We've both admitted this
So how can it still persist?
And if it should come down to
One of us has to leave
I promise you, that it won't be you
No it won't be you
And it won't be, I promise you
That it won't be you
No it won't be you
And it won't be me
And you were feeling small
And you come to me today
'Cause no one seems to
Like your style at all
And you'll be back tomorrow
When you've had it up to here
But you know, I hope you know
That when it's you and me there is no fear
And why is the fact so much easier to believe?
We've both admitted this
So how can it still persist?
And if it should come down to
One of us has to leave
I promise you, that it won't be you
No it won't be you
And it won't be, I promise you
That it won't be you
No it won't be you
And it won't be me
Lyrics submitted by mrs-mojo-risin
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