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 feel safe
I feel warm
When you're here, can I do no wrong?
I am cured, when I'm by you're side
I'm alright, I'm alright
I'm safe when I am with you
And I feel warm if you want me to
I am cured, when I'm by your side
I'm alright
Careful where you stand, my love
Careful where you lay your head
It's true we're always there
Looking out for one another
I feel safe when I'm with you
And I feel warm when you want me to
I am cured when you're all alone
I'm alright
Careful where you stand, my love
Careful where you lay your head
It's true we're always there
Looking out for one another
So I'd like a quiet town, please
And yeah I'd like a quiet town
Oh now now
Oh oh now now now
And careful where you stand
And careful where you stand
I feel warm
When you're here, can I do no wrong?
I am cured, when I'm by you're side
I'm alright, I'm alright
I'm safe when I am with you
And I feel warm if you want me to
I am cured, when I'm by your side
I'm alright
Careful where you stand, my love
Careful where you lay your head
It's true we're always there
Looking out for one another
I feel safe when I'm with you
And I feel warm when you want me to
I am cured when you're all alone
I'm alright
Careful where you stand, my love
Careful where you lay your head
It's true we're always there
Looking out for one another
So I'd like a quiet town, please
And yeah I'd like a quiet town
Oh now now
Oh oh now now now
And careful where you stand
And careful where you stand
Lyrics submitted by typo, edited by darkforce100
Careful Where You Stand Lyrics as written by Guy Rupert Berryman Christopher Anthony John Martin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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