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.
I turn on the tap and run some water
Flick a little switch on the wall
I'm hoping you remember what I taught ya
Hoping you remember me at all
(Chorus)
I'm strong but I feel like a mouse when you're gone
Yes, and I'm, weak, but I'll take on the world when you're here
With me, with me
Can't you see you're in the wrong place
Won't you please face it and come home
When I think about your sweet face
I can't wait for you to come home
I can see you've got a real taste
for that champagne, but it's all gone
So come home
The kettle's on
I've got a little something on my mind
To keep it to myself isn't really very kind
Pouring out my heart isn't usually my style
But you gave me an inch so I'm gonna take a mile
You see
(Chorus)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can't you see you're in the wrong place
Won't you please face it and come home
When I think about your sweet face
I can't wait for you to come home
Can't you see you're in the wrong place
Won't you please face it and come home
When I think about your sweet face
I can't wait for you to come
Flick a little switch on the wall
I'm hoping you remember what I taught ya
Hoping you remember me at all
(Chorus)
I'm strong but I feel like a mouse when you're gone
Yes, and I'm, weak, but I'll take on the world when you're here
With me, with me
Can't you see you're in the wrong place
Won't you please face it and come home
When I think about your sweet face
I can't wait for you to come home
I can see you've got a real taste
for that champagne, but it's all gone
So come home
The kettle's on
I've got a little something on my mind
To keep it to myself isn't really very kind
Pouring out my heart isn't usually my style
But you gave me an inch so I'm gonna take a mile
You see
(Chorus)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Can't you see you're in the wrong place
Won't you please face it and come home
When I think about your sweet face
I can't wait for you to come home
Can't you see you're in the wrong place
Won't you please face it and come home
When I think about your sweet face
I can't wait for you to come
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