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.
Everything about is so right
Baby you know that I'm so proud
To say that your mine, all mine
Why you leaving like a fool
Is there something that I said or done to you?
You know I wonder, oh I wonder
If you're coming home tonight
I'm thinking what it could of been baby
Can't get you off my mind
I've opened up the door
But in my heart......
Feel you running away from my love
Why you running away from my love
It's cold when we're apart
And it's playing in my heart
The moments that we shared will stay
In my heart, i.....feel you
Thinking of the lovin' we made
Baby, I love the way you touch me in that special way
So why do I feel like a man that's being played
Tell me it isn't true (spoken)
I'm begging baby, stay
You got me going crazy
I've been waiting by the phone
I'm thinking about the things that I want to do to you
Soon as you get home
I give you everything
But in my heart i......
Feel you running away (yes I do) from my love
Why you running away from my love
It's cold when we're apart
And it's playing in my heart
The moments that we shared will stay
In my heart, i.....feel you
You know I wonder, oh I wonder
If you're coming home tonight
I'm thinking of the bedroom baby
We'd be making love, making love
Ooh, if only you would come through the door
I know you can't ignore
All of the love you ever need I want to give you more
I feel you running away from my love (I really do feel it, can you feel it)
Why you running away from my love (I really do feel it, can you feel it)
Because it's cold when we're apart
And it's playing in my heart
Baby you know that I'm so proud
To say that your mine, all mine
Why you leaving like a fool
Is there something that I said or done to you?
You know I wonder, oh I wonder
If you're coming home tonight
I'm thinking what it could of been baby
Can't get you off my mind
I've opened up the door
But in my heart......
Feel you running away from my love
Why you running away from my love
It's cold when we're apart
And it's playing in my heart
The moments that we shared will stay
In my heart, i.....feel you
Thinking of the lovin' we made
Baby, I love the way you touch me in that special way
So why do I feel like a man that's being played
Tell me it isn't true (spoken)
I'm begging baby, stay
You got me going crazy
I've been waiting by the phone
I'm thinking about the things that I want to do to you
Soon as you get home
I give you everything
But in my heart i......
Feel you running away (yes I do) from my love
Why you running away from my love
It's cold when we're apart
And it's playing in my heart
The moments that we shared will stay
In my heart, i.....feel you
You know I wonder, oh I wonder
If you're coming home tonight
I'm thinking of the bedroom baby
We'd be making love, making love
Ooh, if only you would come through the door
I know you can't ignore
All of the love you ever need I want to give you more
I feel you running away from my love (I really do feel it, can you feel it)
Why you running away from my love (I really do feel it, can you feel it)
Because it's cold when we're apart
And it's playing in my heart
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