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.
Oh, I'm coming home to see you
Maybe we can reconcile
We both know it won't be easy
But I just can't wait to look in your eyes
Don't pretend that you don't want me
There's no reason to deny
Just two lovers feeling lonely
And maybe this time we'll get it right
Would you fire up my heart as
It starts to seize up? Whatever it takes
I came to tell you I'll fight
I'll take my chances what do you say?
I know that the lines are kind of blurry
But there's no need to worry
We'll see this through
Whatever it takes, it will be worth it
There's some kind of perfect in me and you
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
Oh, I'm coming home to see you
Gonna try to make you mine
And if there's something you believe in
Then I will know from that look in your eyes
Would you fire up my heart as
It starts to seize up? Whatever it takes
I came to tell you I'll fight
I'll take my chances what do you say?
I know that the lines are kind of blurry
But there's no need to worry
We'll see it through
Whatever it takes, it will be worth it
There's some kind of perfect in me and you
And all of your friends
They thought I'm crazy
But baby, am I crazy for wanting you?
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
I still remember how good it was before
The long nights we would walk along the shore
We used to talk about everthing
And nothing at all
Would you fire up my heart as
It starts to seize up? Whatever it takes
I came to tell you I'll fight
I'll take my chances what do you say?
I know that the lines are kind of blurry
But there's no need to worry
We'll see this through
Whatever it takes, it will be worth it
There's some kind of perfect in me and you
And all of your friends
They thought I'm crazy
But baby, am I crazy for wanting you?
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
Tell me do you feel it too?
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
Na na na na
Maybe we can reconcile
We both know it won't be easy
But I just can't wait to look in your eyes
Don't pretend that you don't want me
There's no reason to deny
Just two lovers feeling lonely
And maybe this time we'll get it right
Would you fire up my heart as
It starts to seize up? Whatever it takes
I came to tell you I'll fight
I'll take my chances what do you say?
I know that the lines are kind of blurry
But there's no need to worry
We'll see this through
Whatever it takes, it will be worth it
There's some kind of perfect in me and you
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
Oh, I'm coming home to see you
Gonna try to make you mine
And if there's something you believe in
Then I will know from that look in your eyes
Would you fire up my heart as
It starts to seize up? Whatever it takes
I came to tell you I'll fight
I'll take my chances what do you say?
I know that the lines are kind of blurry
But there's no need to worry
We'll see it through
Whatever it takes, it will be worth it
There's some kind of perfect in me and you
And all of your friends
They thought I'm crazy
But baby, am I crazy for wanting you?
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
I still remember how good it was before
The long nights we would walk along the shore
We used to talk about everthing
And nothing at all
Would you fire up my heart as
It starts to seize up? Whatever it takes
I came to tell you I'll fight
I'll take my chances what do you say?
I know that the lines are kind of blurry
But there's no need to worry
We'll see this through
Whatever it takes, it will be worth it
There's some kind of perfect in me and you
And all of your friends
They thought I'm crazy
But baby, am I crazy for wanting you?
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
Tell me do you feel it too?
Won't you tell me do you feel it too?
Na na na na
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