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.
The runway sends it's love tonight, as my plane lands in the rain
The seatbelt fastened sign blinks off, and I am asked to feel the same
As I did that night we shared our first kiss, at this very gate
I know it's hard to go, believe me, I don't want to leave you
I'll be home for Arbor Day
One more month is all it takes
To set the may flowers in bloom
To let you know that I need you
Get under my umbrella, and wait it out with me
I'll make sure that you're safe and sound, be everything you need
Until the darkest stormy skies, will clear as the sun floods our eyes
I know it's hard to go, believe me, I won't ever leave you
The seatbelt fastened sign blinks off, and I am asked to feel the same
As I did that night we shared our first kiss, at this very gate
I know it's hard to go, believe me, I don't want to leave you
I'll be home for Arbor Day
One more month is all it takes
To set the may flowers in bloom
To let you know that I need you
Get under my umbrella, and wait it out with me
I'll make sure that you're safe and sound, be everything you need
Until the darkest stormy skies, will clear as the sun floods our eyes
I know it's hard to go, believe me, I won't ever leave you
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