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.
No one is harder on me than myself
Or so it seems
And some say that you are my curse, my own worst enemy
I think they're wrong
I never thought our life could be like this
I never thought...
[Chorus: ]
I'll be your safe ride home when you call me
I'll be everything and more
When you call my name
I thought "No one is smarter than me
No I don't need anyone's help"
Or so it seems (I was so wrong)
You've changed me for the good
They never understood
But even if they tried I doubt they could
So take my nervous hands
Then we could take a stand
We don't have to live by their demands, yea
I never thought life could be like this
I never thought...
[Chorus: Repeat 2X}
When I'm with you there's no worries
When I'm with you there's no shame
When I'm with you I'm secure
Which usually begins the grain
They could say we lack the progress
They could say that we're a mess
They could say we'll never make it
I know we're better than their test
And I don't hear them anyway
[Chorus: Repeat 3X] everything, everything, everything, everything and more
Or so it seems
And some say that you are my curse, my own worst enemy
I think they're wrong
I never thought our life could be like this
I never thought...
[Chorus: ]
I'll be your safe ride home when you call me
I'll be everything and more
When you call my name
I thought "No one is smarter than me
No I don't need anyone's help"
Or so it seems (I was so wrong)
You've changed me for the good
They never understood
But even if they tried I doubt they could
So take my nervous hands
Then we could take a stand
We don't have to live by their demands, yea
I never thought life could be like this
I never thought...
[Chorus: Repeat 2X}
When I'm with you there's no worries
When I'm with you there's no shame
When I'm with you I'm secure
Which usually begins the grain
They could say we lack the progress
They could say that we're a mess
They could say we'll never make it
I know we're better than their test
And I don't hear them anyway
[Chorus: Repeat 3X] everything, everything, everything, everything and more
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Safe Ride Lyrics as written by David Andrew Melillo Dave Melillo
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its a pretty literal song. everyone says the girl isnt good for him, but theyre wrong. hes always there for her. he had thought he was invincible, but when they got together, she made him even better. they feel safe around each other and dont need anyone else
this song reminds me so much of my relationship with my bf. every1 thinks he's bad for me but they hav no idea how good our relationship is. i need him and he's there for me. i will always b there for him, especially bcuz he has a lot of issues. while most people dont understand him, he makes me happy and im a big part of the reason he doesnt drink or do drugs anymore. he makes me feel safer and more comfortable than i could imagine
This song is running through my head right now. I think it's about two people who really challenge each other but go together well as a couple. The lines:
"No one is harder on me than myself Or so it seems"
seem to indicate that the girl being sung about is harder on him, and challenges him to be a better person. And like everyone is saying here, people don't think they can make it as a couple but they make each other stronger and compliment each other. And obviously they care about each other a lot. If that makes any sense at all...
i really really like this song.
it's how i feel about my boyfriend and i at the moment, for the most part. very few people on my side really support us and what we want to do with our relationship. but i think we can stand tall and we're changing each other for the best every day we stay together.
"You changed me for the good They never understood But even if they tried I doubt they could So take my nervous hand and we can take a stand We don’t have to live by their demands, yeah"
plus, i ♥ their new sound. shaant's voice is so much better now. and the band you can tell has clearly gorwn.
i cant wait for rotation. i love the other two songs but i think this is the best ciwwaf song ever
i lovee this song. i'm excited for the new album. Shaant's voice has definatly gotten better.
this song is beautiful...perhaps my favorite. it seems like ciwwaf have def. matured over the past two years. i honestly think i am more excited for rotation to come out than i was for the same old blood rush with a new touch. oh the anticipation!
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sickk. ever since i saw them on the fall out boy tour, i loved CIWWAF
sweetest song ever ♥
sweetest song ever ♥