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.
My baby's gone and left me, crying by myself
My baby's gone and left me, crying by myself
I loved another woman, I lost my best gal
She was a real good woman
She didn't mean me no harm
She was a real good woman
She wouldn't do me no harm
But I loved another woman
Now she's up and she's gone
Well, come back, baby
I know I treated you wrong
Well, come back, baby
I know I treated you wrong
I loved another woman
Now, I won't do that no more
Woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo
My baby's gone and left me, crying by myself
I loved another woman, I lost my best gal
She was a real good woman
She didn't mean me no harm
She was a real good woman
She wouldn't do me no harm
But I loved another woman
Now she's up and she's gone
Well, come back, baby
I know I treated you wrong
Well, come back, baby
I know I treated you wrong
I loved another woman
Now, I won't do that no more
Woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo
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