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 don't lie
I love you all, I do
And to all of you dancing
Just don't be afraid to fall, it's true
We will capture you in open arms
When you're tired and alone
My life is better than it ever was
My life is better than it ever was
And I'll give blood
To your dry veins
We do this for the passion
And not for the fashion or fame
We will capture you in open arms
When you're tired and alone
My life is better than it ever was
My life is better than it ever was
This could be your home when you're all alone
Tired and desperate
My life is better than it ever was
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
I'll give blood
To your dry veins
I'll give blood
To your dry veins
To all the crowded rooms I say
To your dry veins
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
My life is better than it ever was
My life is better than it ever was
This could be your home when you're all alone
Tired and desperate
This could be your home when you're all alone
Tired and desperate
I love you all, I do
And to all of you dancing
Just don't be afraid to fall, it's true
We will capture you in open arms
When you're tired and alone
My life is better than it ever was
My life is better than it ever was
And I'll give blood
To your dry veins
We do this for the passion
And not for the fashion or fame
We will capture you in open arms
When you're tired and alone
My life is better than it ever was
My life is better than it ever was
This could be your home when you're all alone
Tired and desperate
My life is better than it ever was
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
I'll give blood
To your dry veins
I'll give blood
To your dry veins
To all the crowded rooms I say
To your dry veins
To all the crowded rooms I say
You gave me a home anyway
My life is better than it ever was
My life is better than it ever was
This could be your home when you're all alone
Tired and desperate
This could be your home when you're all alone
Tired and desperate
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