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'm glad that you accepted
My offer to you when I said
"Excuse me Miss, what's your name"
That was the spark that lit the flame
You won't be regrettin' it
I promise you'll be satisfied
So relax, 'cause everything's gonna be all right
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Now that I got you home tonight
First let me take your coat off
And let me show you all around
And if you need somethin'
I think you ought to get it now
'Cause we'll be busy
Doin whatever's cool
And I don't want interruptions
Between me and you
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Now that I got you home tonight
I can't imagine bein' in another place
Except with you, face to face
I can't imagine bein' in another place
Except with you, face to face
'Cause I've been waitin'
So long for this moment to come
And now you're here in my arms
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Glad that I got you home tonight
I got you home tonight
I got you home tonight, girl
I got you home my baby
I got you home all right
I got you home my girl
I got you home now, baby
I got you home
I got you home tonight
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Glad that I got you home tonight
My offer to you when I said
"Excuse me Miss, what's your name"
That was the spark that lit the flame
You won't be regrettin' it
I promise you'll be satisfied
So relax, 'cause everything's gonna be all right
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Now that I got you home tonight
First let me take your coat off
And let me show you all around
And if you need somethin'
I think you ought to get it now
'Cause we'll be busy
Doin whatever's cool
And I don't want interruptions
Between me and you
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Now that I got you home tonight
I can't imagine bein' in another place
Except with you, face to face
I can't imagine bein' in another place
Except with you, face to face
'Cause I've been waitin'
So long for this moment to come
And now you're here in my arms
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Glad that I got you home tonight
I got you home tonight
I got you home tonight, girl
I got you home my baby
I got you home all right
I got you home my girl
I got you home now, baby
I got you home
I got you home tonight
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home tonight
Finally we are alone tonight
I'm gonna turn down the lights
I'll give you what you like
Girl, I'm glad that I got you home
Glad that I got you home tonight
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Got You Home Lyrics as written by Harold Spencer Jr Lilly Bryan Michael Paul Cox
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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