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.
Out of the darkness you came
You looked so tired and sad
I asked where you've been
You answered your voice was quiet
Out in the cold searching for love
I said you don't have to search for love
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
Your traveled through the world
Tasted its food and its love
But never got satisfied
You were always looking for more
Out in the cold searching for love
I say you don't have to search for love
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
I always loved you
Just come to me
And you'll be at home
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
You looked so tired and sad
I asked where you've been
You answered your voice was quiet
Out in the cold searching for love
I said you don't have to search for love
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
Your traveled through the world
Tasted its food and its love
But never got satisfied
You were always looking for more
Out in the cold searching for love
I say you don't have to search for love
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
I always loved you
Just come to me
And you'll be at home
Come to me, come to me
Rest your head on my shoulder
Come to me, come to me
Sleep in peace
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wow, made me cry. the song is talking about someone looking to be loved, out there in the world but never realized someone already loves them. So the person singing:
Come to me, come to me Rest your head on my shoulder Come to me, come to me Sleep in peace
is telling them that he/she loves them, to stay with them and to stop searching because they already have someone who cares deeply for them.