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.
Girl, if ever the going got rough
Remember
We're the type to think of backing down
So when you got more than your share
In a minute I knew your heart was in it
I knew that it would make you be your best
Put you to the test
But if sometimes it seems not worth the battle
That's when you'll see
You can count on me
Cause I'm with you all the way
I'll never give up this dream
Although it may seem
There's no way out today [Oh, girl]
Yes, I'm with you all the way
Whatever places love might put us through
Remember I'm with you
With you all the way
When you see me
Your eyes say that you need me
But there's another feelin' they can't hide
And it hurts so deep inside
To think maybe before I'd let you down
Won't you hear me out now
Believe me somehow
Cause I'm with you all the way
I'll never give up the dream
Although it may seem
There's no way out today [Oh, girl]
Yes, I'm with you all the way
Whatever places love might put us through
Remember I'm with you
With you all the way
I thought I'd never know just where to start
Delivering this promise from my heart
Holding you here in my arms
Has told me what to say, yeah
Cause I'm with you all the way
I'll never give up the dream
Although it may seem
There's no way out today [Oh, girl]
Yes, I'm with you all the way
Whatever places love might put us through
Remember I'm with you
With you all the way
Remember
We're the type to think of backing down
So when you got more than your share
In a minute I knew your heart was in it
I knew that it would make you be your best
Put you to the test
But if sometimes it seems not worth the battle
That's when you'll see
You can count on me
Cause I'm with you all the way
I'll never give up this dream
Although it may seem
There's no way out today [Oh, girl]
Yes, I'm with you all the way
Whatever places love might put us through
Remember I'm with you
With you all the way
When you see me
Your eyes say that you need me
But there's another feelin' they can't hide
And it hurts so deep inside
To think maybe before I'd let you down
Won't you hear me out now
Believe me somehow
Cause I'm with you all the way
I'll never give up the dream
Although it may seem
There's no way out today [Oh, girl]
Yes, I'm with you all the way
Whatever places love might put us through
Remember I'm with you
With you all the way
I thought I'd never know just where to start
Delivering this promise from my heart
Holding you here in my arms
Has told me what to say, yeah
Cause I'm with you all the way
I'll never give up the dream
Although it may seem
There's no way out today [Oh, girl]
Yes, I'm with you all the way
Whatever places love might put us through
Remember I'm with you
With you all the way
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