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.
Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside
Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died
I let it get away
Been payin' ev'ry day
When you were so in love with me, I played around like I was free
Thought I could have my cake and eat it too, but how I cried over losin' you
See me down and out, but I ain't about to go living my life without you
For every day I made you cry, I'll pay
And girl, till the day that I die, I'll keep
Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside
Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died
I let it get away
Been payin' ev'ry day
I used to love to make you cry
It made me feel like a man inside
But if I'd been a man in reality, you'd still be here, babe, lovin' me
Now the nights are long and lonely, and I ain't too strong, babe
I just miss you so
And you're too proud, you won't give in
But when I think about all I could win, I keep
Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside
Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died
I let it get away
Been payin' ev'ry day
Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died
I let it get away
Been payin' ev'ry day
When you were so in love with me, I played around like I was free
Thought I could have my cake and eat it too, but how I cried over losin' you
See me down and out, but I ain't about to go living my life without you
For every day I made you cry, I'll pay
And girl, till the day that I die, I'll keep
Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside
Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died
I let it get away
Been payin' ev'ry day
I used to love to make you cry
It made me feel like a man inside
But if I'd been a man in reality, you'd still be here, babe, lovin' me
Now the nights are long and lonely, and I ain't too strong, babe
I just miss you so
And you're too proud, you won't give in
But when I think about all I could win, I keep
Working my way back to you, babe, with a burning love inside
Yeah, I'm working my way back to you, babe, and the happiness that died
I let it get away
Been payin' ev'ry day
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Workin' My Way Back to You/Will You Still Love Me (Tomorrow) /Opus ... Lyrics as written by Sandy Linzer Denny Randell
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