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.
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
Makes no difference
Near or far, baby
It's you I love no matter where you are
My dedication will never die
I'm always faithful till you break my heart
You don't have to keep seaching for dishonesty
It's always safer to let your love flow
I can guarantee
There's no need for doubting me
There is no other that's worth the trouble
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
There's no reasoning for your dismay
Our love's been good up to this very day
No time for wondering
It's takes away
From all the time we have to share together
You can best believe
No one can just come between
Me and you and what we built together
I guess in time we'll see where our dedication leads
And in the end I know I'll be there for you
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
I can guarantee there's no need for doubting me
No time for wondering
You can count me
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
Makes no difference
Near or far, baby
It's you I love no matter where you are
My dedication will never die
I'm always faithful till you break my heart
You don't have to keep seaching for dishonesty
It's always safer to let your love flow
I can guarantee
There's no need for doubting me
There is no other that's worth the trouble
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
There's no reasoning for your dismay
Our love's been good up to this very day
No time for wondering
It's takes away
From all the time we have to share together
You can best believe
No one can just come between
Me and you and what we built together
I guess in time we'll see where our dedication leads
And in the end I know I'll be there for you
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
I can guarantee there's no need for doubting me
No time for wondering
You can count me
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
No fear, no shame, you don't have to worry
'Bout a thang
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
You Don't Have to Worry Lyrics as written by Edward O. Ferrell Iii Kenneth G. Greene
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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