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 knew that when I saw her
That my life would soon move over from the fast lane
Gone would be the days of all my drinking and my carrying on
But when I settled down
The party king uncrowned
This stubborn memory hadn't faded
Too many dumb mistakes
And all the grief it makes
Left nothing else to be debated
But if you say that you understand then you're lyin'
But if you figure that I'm alright now I can't deny it
Baby's coming back
Baby's coming back
So I'm on my best behavior
I can't take it anymore
I just woke up on the floor today (Yeah, Yeah)
I've long run out of my last chances but she's on her way
If I had a dollar for every single time I fought her
I'd buy a handgun (I'd buy a handgun)
But that couldn't shoot away
The bull's eye that she made on my heart
But if I sound like a beaten man well then I guess so
And on her way is the sweetest prize and I can't let go
Baby's coming back
Baby's coming back
So I'm on my best behavior
I can't take it anymore
I just woke up on the floor today (Yeah, Yeah)
I've long run out of my last chances but she's on her way
What I told her on the telephone was that I'd been so bad
I wouldn't blame her if she mowed down these wild oats I'd sown
But when she said she'd give me one more chance
I said knock three times
When you arrive
Baby's coming back
Baby's coming back
So I'm on my best behavior
I can't take it anymore
I just woke up on the floor today (Yeah, Yeah)
Baby's coming back my darling
Baby's coming back to see me
And I've long run out of my last chances but she's on her way
That my life would soon move over from the fast lane
Gone would be the days of all my drinking and my carrying on
But when I settled down
The party king uncrowned
This stubborn memory hadn't faded
Too many dumb mistakes
And all the grief it makes
Left nothing else to be debated
But if you say that you understand then you're lyin'
But if you figure that I'm alright now I can't deny it
Baby's coming back
Baby's coming back
So I'm on my best behavior
I can't take it anymore
I just woke up on the floor today (Yeah, Yeah)
I've long run out of my last chances but she's on her way
If I had a dollar for every single time I fought her
I'd buy a handgun (I'd buy a handgun)
But that couldn't shoot away
The bull's eye that she made on my heart
But if I sound like a beaten man well then I guess so
And on her way is the sweetest prize and I can't let go
Baby's coming back
Baby's coming back
So I'm on my best behavior
I can't take it anymore
I just woke up on the floor today (Yeah, Yeah)
I've long run out of my last chances but she's on her way
What I told her on the telephone was that I'd been so bad
I wouldn't blame her if she mowed down these wild oats I'd sown
But when she said she'd give me one more chance
I said knock three times
When you arrive
Baby's coming back
Baby's coming back
So I'm on my best behavior
I can't take it anymore
I just woke up on the floor today (Yeah, Yeah)
Baby's coming back my darling
Baby's coming back to see me
And I've long run out of my last chances but she's on her way
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Baby's Coming Back Lyrics as written by Andy Sturmer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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another great mcfly song
i actually really like mcfly, but this was a complete mess - no originality, shit video.. just shit really. && I think they've done just a few to many covers..
I think this song is about a guy who loves a girl, and have to give up his "wild party life" for her.
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