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.
Just a rainy day here in my usual place
Where no one hears me
Been pulled off course again down by the water
So I can feel free
Feel so alive, now I'm here in my safety net
You know, it's like she calls me
Playin' with my life again
Just playin' with my time again
I've taken time with you and I've crossed lines for you
Won't take this anymore
You gave my strength away, now you want me to try
And stay here just for you
But I feel so alive when I'm down by the water
You know, it's like she needs me
Messin' with my mind again
Just messin' with my mind again
Another lazy day back in my usual place
Where no one knows me
Been pulled off course again, stick with the water
Where I can feel free
She gives me strength and she gives me space
You know, it's like she loves me
She's lovin' me again
She's lovin', she's lovin' me again
Where no one hears me
Been pulled off course again down by the water
So I can feel free
Feel so alive, now I'm here in my safety net
You know, it's like she calls me
Playin' with my life again
Just playin' with my time again
I've taken time with you and I've crossed lines for you
Won't take this anymore
You gave my strength away, now you want me to try
And stay here just for you
But I feel so alive when I'm down by the water
You know, it's like she needs me
Messin' with my mind again
Just messin' with my mind again
Another lazy day back in my usual place
Where no one knows me
Been pulled off course again, stick with the water
Where I can feel free
She gives me strength and she gives me space
You know, it's like she loves me
She's lovin' me again
She's lovin', she's lovin' me again
Lyrics submitted by middledistancerunner
Bringin' Me Home Lyrics as written by Ian Mccutcheon Alan Forrester
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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