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.
And baby, why don't you just stay?
I'll sing you songs in bed all day
And I'll give you blankets just to keep you warm
Anything to keep you away from that door
But I can't keep you away
And now I know it, why you got to go
I was just hoping that I could say no
A kiss goodbye, and she don't touch my lips
Just walk away and then my stomach twists
Don't go, don't go
Baby, please don't go
And keep walking away
(Keep walking away)
Start your car like you mean it this time
And I'll watch you from behind my bedroom window
As you're pulling away
I only wished that you would stay
But you don't
And I came to see you and I should have known
A wasted plane ticket to Ohio
We're sleeping naked
I'm the one you chose
But who else see's you in this bed
Without your clothes?
I never believed a word you said
(You still don't)
I still don't
And you're so clever with the way you think
I'll never know it didn't mean a thing
And a kiss goodbye, and she don't touch my lips
Well, just walk away, cause I don't need that shit
Keep walking away
(Keep walking away)
And start your car like you mean it this time
And I'll watch you from behind my bedroom window
As you're pulling away
I only wished that you could stay
I only wish that you would...
And come and whisper in my ear
"If I don't come back, come and find me."
Always leave to make a scene
Pretty eyes, the joke's on me
Come and whisper in my ear
"If I don't come back, come and find me."
Always leave to make a scene
Pretty eyes, the joke's on...
Keep walking away
And start your car like you mean it this time
And I'll watch you from behind my bedroom window
As you're pulling away
I only wished that
I always wish
I only wish that you would stay
I only wish that you would stay, yeah
Keep walking
Keep walking
Keep walking
Keep walking
And keep walking away
Right now, your voice would shut me down
So shut me down
Right now, your voice would shut me down
So shut me down now
I'll sing you songs in bed all day
And I'll give you blankets just to keep you warm
Anything to keep you away from that door
But I can't keep you away
And now I know it, why you got to go
I was just hoping that I could say no
A kiss goodbye, and she don't touch my lips
Just walk away and then my stomach twists
Don't go, don't go
Baby, please don't go
And keep walking away
(Keep walking away)
Start your car like you mean it this time
And I'll watch you from behind my bedroom window
As you're pulling away
I only wished that you would stay
But you don't
And I came to see you and I should have known
A wasted plane ticket to Ohio
We're sleeping naked
I'm the one you chose
But who else see's you in this bed
Without your clothes?
I never believed a word you said
(You still don't)
I still don't
And you're so clever with the way you think
I'll never know it didn't mean a thing
And a kiss goodbye, and she don't touch my lips
Well, just walk away, cause I don't need that shit
Keep walking away
(Keep walking away)
And start your car like you mean it this time
And I'll watch you from behind my bedroom window
As you're pulling away
I only wished that you could stay
I only wish that you would...
And come and whisper in my ear
"If I don't come back, come and find me."
Always leave to make a scene
Pretty eyes, the joke's on me
Come and whisper in my ear
"If I don't come back, come and find me."
Always leave to make a scene
Pretty eyes, the joke's on...
Keep walking away
And start your car like you mean it this time
And I'll watch you from behind my bedroom window
As you're pulling away
I only wished that
I always wish
I only wish that you would stay
I only wish that you would stay, yeah
Keep walking
Keep walking
Keep walking
Keep walking
And keep walking away
Right now, your voice would shut me down
So shut me down
Right now, your voice would shut me down
So shut me down now
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
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oh man, always excited to hear new Archie Star =)
I completely love Archie Star. This song is amazing.
I'm in love with Archie
first off, i am in love with archie star's album. this one mighttt be my favourite so far.
anyway, this song is definitely about a relationship that's running on empty and coming to a halt. she realizes that there isn't anything left for either of them, but it seems he's not ready to let go just yet. they both still care about each other, which is why it's so hard to part ways. they've probably almost broken up several times & been having issues. as he watches her start the car and leave, part of him believes and hopes that maybe it'll be like all the other times--she'll end up staying. when she's finally gone, he gives a final effort to save their relationship & goes to ohio to see her. he realizes that her words don't have meaning in them anymore & she is loveless. they sleep together one night on his visit, but he comes to face the reality that he is not her only one anymore. this wasted trip finally seals the end of their relationship.
My favorite Archie Star song. This song is So amazing.
Obviously its remembering a past relationship that no longer has the same spark it once did.
i absolutely love this song. and its a sick reference to Entourage with the name and in the beginning when he says the line from Queens Boulevard. Just totally in love with this song.
they write amazing lyrics, i love archie star