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.
I'll show you around
Where we planted trees
Where we buried John
I don't wanna hear a thing
That you could say about him
Until you've gone
If it feels like you belong
You're the woman that I
Built all the song
If it feels safe in these arms
We built a house that you
Ran out on
I'm tired of laying down
I'm tired of laying down, everything
And I could get along
While you were gone,
So whats the use?
Whats the use?
Whats the use?
Whats the use?
Whats the use?
Your hair is dark and pulled up tight
In the moon lit night
It looks like snow
If you were here I'd tell you so
But you left even though
I'd be proud
If it feels like you belong
You're the woman that I
Built all the song
And if it feels safe in these arms
Built a house that you
Ran out on
Tired of laying down
Tired of laying down, everything
I could get along
While you were gone
So whats the use
Are you here?
Are you here?
Are you here?
Are you here?
Where we planted trees
Where we buried John
I don't wanna hear a thing
That you could say about him
Until you've gone
If it feels like you belong
You're the woman that I
Built all the song
If it feels safe in these arms
We built a house that you
Ran out on
I'm tired of laying down
I'm tired of laying down, everything
And I could get along
While you were gone,
So whats the use?
Whats the use?
Whats the use?
Whats the use?
Whats the use?
Your hair is dark and pulled up tight
In the moon lit night
It looks like snow
If you were here I'd tell you so
But you left even though
I'd be proud
If it feels like you belong
You're the woman that I
Built all the song
And if it feels safe in these arms
Built a house that you
Ran out on
Tired of laying down
Tired of laying down, everything
I could get along
While you were gone
So whats the use
Are you here?
Are you here?
Are you here?
Are you here?
Lyrics submitted by helenkellerisblind, edited by benjwarr
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