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.
It seems we've weathered
Hard times we've been through
In silence I've waited
I've missed you (miss you too)
[Chorus]
'Cause you you and I back together again
We got the world in a spin
'Cause you you and I back together again,
We got the world in a spin
It's all come together
Problems we've defeated
I'm here heart in hand
You take all that I got if you need it baby
[Chorus]
Love will last forever (that's true)
We can make it real (got to be real)
Say you'll leave me never
We can truly feel (watcha feel) (I feel like getting)
Back together
(Baby keep it real and I will be there till the end)
Younger and wiser
Time has shown the way
We've come full circle here to stay (here to stay)
(We got the world)
[Chorus]
You know the deal
My life story from broke
We always talked about the bad times that turned into jokes
We spoke about you leaving the town, yo I was down
But now you're back in my life
I'm happy to have you around (I hold you down)
Remember the fun we have when we're young
You thought it was done, never none
We haven't begun
Together we come the land of living
I'm giving my heart to you every part
You the one I'm feeling
Truth is the light
It's the joy that we both share
Make love day and night
It's so easy to do when you care
[Chorus]
Hard times we've been through
In silence I've waited
I've missed you (miss you too)
[Chorus]
'Cause you you and I back together again
We got the world in a spin
'Cause you you and I back together again,
We got the world in a spin
It's all come together
Problems we've defeated
I'm here heart in hand
You take all that I got if you need it baby
[Chorus]
Love will last forever (that's true)
We can make it real (got to be real)
Say you'll leave me never
We can truly feel (watcha feel) (I feel like getting)
Back together
(Baby keep it real and I will be there till the end)
Younger and wiser
Time has shown the way
We've come full circle here to stay (here to stay)
(We got the world)
[Chorus]
You know the deal
My life story from broke
We always talked about the bad times that turned into jokes
We spoke about you leaving the town, yo I was down
But now you're back in my life
I'm happy to have you around (I hold you down)
Remember the fun we have when we're young
You thought it was done, never none
We haven't begun
Together we come the land of living
I'm giving my heart to you every part
You the one I'm feeling
Truth is the light
It's the joy that we both share
Make love day and night
It's so easy to do when you care
[Chorus]
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Back Together Again Lyrics as written by Reggie Lucas James Mtume
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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