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.
[Intro: Ciara & (Future)]
(I'll be there anytime)
Baby, I'll go to war
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you, in this life
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
(I'll be there anytime)
[Hook: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
[Verse 1: Ciara]
Damn, running with romance
And now my heart is beating so fast
And I've been dreaming 'bout this feeling for so long
Man, ever since you came in my life
My stars aligned, you spent the time
It feels so right, I know this can't be wrong
I cry happy, happy tears every night (damn)
I'mma spend the rest of my life
Just lovin' on you, kissing' on you, being on you
Holding on you, touching on you, leaning on you
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you (in this life)
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
(I'll be there anytime)
[Hook: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
[Verse 2: Future & (Ciara)]
I'm your soldier, I'm your soldier
I'll go to war because I love ya
(You're my soldier, you're my soldier
I'll wait for you, cause I love ya)
I'm your soldier, I'm your soldier
I'll go to war because I love ya
Hit me, I come in no time
I get right on the front line
We the new Bonnie and Clyde
Yeah
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you (in this life)
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
I'll be there anytime
[Hook: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
[Bridge: Ciara]
You're my baby
And I adore you
I love my baby
You know I'll always be here for you
You're my baby
And I adore you
I love my baby
You know I'll always be here for you
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you (in this life)
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
I'll be there anytime
[Hook/Outro: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
(I'll be there anytime)
Baby, I'll go to war
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you, in this life
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
(I'll be there anytime)
[Hook: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
[Verse 1: Ciara]
Damn, running with romance
And now my heart is beating so fast
And I've been dreaming 'bout this feeling for so long
Man, ever since you came in my life
My stars aligned, you spent the time
It feels so right, I know this can't be wrong
I cry happy, happy tears every night (damn)
I'mma spend the rest of my life
Just lovin' on you, kissing' on you, being on you
Holding on you, touching on you, leaning on you
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you (in this life)
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
(I'll be there anytime)
[Hook: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
[Verse 2: Future & (Ciara)]
I'm your soldier, I'm your soldier
I'll go to war because I love ya
(You're my soldier, you're my soldier
I'll wait for you, cause I love ya)
I'm your soldier, I'm your soldier
I'll go to war because I love ya
Hit me, I come in no time
I get right on the front line
We the new Bonnie and Clyde
Yeah
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you (in this life)
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
I'll be there anytime
[Hook: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
[Bridge: Ciara]
You're my baby
And I adore you
I love my baby
You know I'll always be here for you
You're my baby
And I adore you
I love my baby
You know I'll always be here for you
[Chorus: Ciara & Future]
Baby I
Baby I'll go to war for you (in this life)
Baby I'll get the scars to prove
I'll be there anytime
[Hook/Outro: Future]
Anytime that you need
Anytime that you call
Anytime that you fall
I'll be there anytime
Anytime that you hurt
Anytime you're in pain
Baby call my name
I'll be there anytime
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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