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.
Gone are the days of my mistakes
I'd give everything if everything is what it takes
I'll bring the sun and I will chase the rain
If I needed to
But those may be the ways of mine
But I've been down that road so many times
And if you'll depend upon me
Then maybe you'll see
[Chorus]
You can't stop a river from flowing to the sea
Some things just happen like they're meant to be
And it doesn't matter where you are
Or where you go or what you do
You can't stop my heart from loving you
There is a dream I keep alive
Wonderful and heavenly and standing by your side
Bringing you all the colours love can spare
Just to be with you
There may have been times when I
Should have been there to hold you through the night
And if you'll depend on me
Then maybe you'll see
[Chorus]
I've been miles away
But I'm paying my dues
But don't worry, I won't blame you for a minute
I won't blame you this time
[Chorus]
I'd give everything if everything is what it takes
I'll bring the sun and I will chase the rain
If I needed to
But those may be the ways of mine
But I've been down that road so many times
And if you'll depend upon me
Then maybe you'll see
[Chorus]
You can't stop a river from flowing to the sea
Some things just happen like they're meant to be
And it doesn't matter where you are
Or where you go or what you do
You can't stop my heart from loving you
There is a dream I keep alive
Wonderful and heavenly and standing by your side
Bringing you all the colours love can spare
Just to be with you
There may have been times when I
Should have been there to hold you through the night
And if you'll depend on me
Then maybe you'll see
[Chorus]
I've been miles away
But I'm paying my dues
But don't worry, I won't blame you for a minute
I won't blame you this time
[Chorus]
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