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.
Just say goodbye.
And close the door.
Turn off the light.
And pick up the pieces if you need them.
This world is cold, but just know you're not alone.
No, you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I've been here before.
Just where you are and not quite so sure that I did the right thing.
Believe me.
And this world is cold so I'll make sure you're not alone.
No you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone, no.
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
and that's not alright.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone. No
No you're not aloneou're not alone.
And close the door.
Turn off the light.
And pick up the pieces if you need them.
This world is cold, but just know you're not alone.
No, you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I've been here before.
Just where you are and not quite so sure that I did the right thing.
Believe me.
And this world is cold so I'll make sure you're not alone.
No you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone, no.
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
Why don't you stay with me tonight.
Because I know everything is not alright,
and that's not alright.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone.
I know what you're thinkin'.
I know how you're feelin'.
Believe me you're not alone. No
No you're not aloneou're not alone.
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