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.
Intro - Phonte] Believe me, I understand how you feel I understa- I-...I'm TRYIN to, I'm tryin to do th- I-, I t-...
So, so now you gon' give me the pillow and the blanket, right?
So, so okay, so that's my cue to go downsta-
That-that's, that's me? I'm on the couch?
That's cool I wanted to play Xbox on the big T.V. anyway!
[Phonte] WELLLL, did you really have to say that you gon' leave me? (DAYUM!) Just 'cause I undressed and left my clothes on the floor (You cold-blooded..)
Everybody says that what we do ain't easy (It ain't easy, baby!) But I know something's changed 'cause we ain't been here before
[Chours] No need to cry, this is why Let me tell you something, my love is true It don't have to be so all or nothing Just let it rock, to the top Let me tell you something, it's me and you It don't have to be so all or nothing
[Darien Brockington] Seems this love affair is complicated (And I'm) wondering why we're holding on You want it this way (this way), I want it that way (that way) Seems like baby, we can't agree (can't a-GREEEE..) But baby, in the darkest night (night) I'll always be by your side (side) Ablaze, our love's on fire (fire) (Brighter than the morning suuuuuuuuuuuuuuun...) Whoa-oaa-aaah-oooooh..whoa-oaaa-ahh-ohhh.. WHOA-OAA-AAAH-OOOOOH, PLEASE listen to me...
[Chorus] [Bridge]
Al-waaaays, com-innnng, home to yoooou.. (And you don't have to worry no more) Al-waaaays, com-innnng, home to yoooou.. (Just wanna let you knooow..) [Phonte - rap verse] Yo, so you had another argument and now your dreams and your fantasy's gone Both of y'all thinkin it's the +End of the Road+ Wanna break like Nate, Mike, Shawn, and Wan' Hold up, you ain't gotta live through such extremes I understand my baby and just what she means And even if we fight and call each other some names It ain't the end of the world, it's just a part of the game, yaknahmsayin? Uh! [Chorus] Let's go! (Com-innnng, home to yoooou..) Eh-heh-heh-heh, yeah..
So, so now you gon' give me the pillow and the blanket, right?
So, so okay, so that's my cue to go downsta-
That-that's, that's me? I'm on the couch?
That's cool I wanted to play Xbox on the big T.V. anyway!
[Phonte] WELLLL, did you really have to say that you gon' leave me? (DAYUM!) Just 'cause I undressed and left my clothes on the floor (You cold-blooded..)
Everybody says that what we do ain't easy (It ain't easy, baby!) But I know something's changed 'cause we ain't been here before
[Chours] No need to cry, this is why Let me tell you something, my love is true It don't have to be so all or nothing Just let it rock, to the top Let me tell you something, it's me and you It don't have to be so all or nothing
[Darien Brockington] Seems this love affair is complicated (And I'm) wondering why we're holding on You want it this way (this way), I want it that way (that way) Seems like baby, we can't agree (can't a-GREEEE..) But baby, in the darkest night (night) I'll always be by your side (side) Ablaze, our love's on fire (fire) (Brighter than the morning suuuuuuuuuuuuuuun...) Whoa-oaa-aaah-oooooh..whoa-oaaa-ahh-ohhh.. WHOA-OAA-AAAH-OOOOOH, PLEASE listen to me...
[Chorus] [Bridge]
Al-waaaays, com-innnng, home to yoooou.. (And you don't have to worry no more) Al-waaaays, com-innnng, home to yoooou.. (Just wanna let you knooow..) [Phonte - rap verse] Yo, so you had another argument and now your dreams and your fantasy's gone Both of y'all thinkin it's the +End of the Road+ Wanna break like Nate, Mike, Shawn, and Wan' Hold up, you ain't gotta live through such extremes I understand my baby and just what she means And even if we fight and call each other some names It ain't the end of the world, it's just a part of the game, yaknahmsayin? Uh! [Chorus] Let's go! (Com-innnng, home to yoooou..) Eh-heh-heh-heh, yeah..
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