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.
Missing you tonight has made it clear to me,
I thought we'd end up together
I never said I'd a head on my shoulders.
I close my eyes and you're there for me
I breathe you in, I let you reach me
Let you travel through me.
I can't undo whatever you've woven
I'm just living from moment to moment
With your beauty tucked up inside me.
How can you argue with what happens
When our eyes meet
The spot we hit,
The way we leave each other hungry?
How can you argue with what happens
When our eyes meet
The little shooting stars
Triggered in our bellies?
How can you argue with what happens
When our eyes meet
The spot we hit
The way we leave each other hungry?
How can you argue with … you an me?
You're waving from a leaving train
And every part of me screams your name
Think again, please, think again. m.b.s
I thought we'd end up together
I never said I'd a head on my shoulders.
I close my eyes and you're there for me
I breathe you in, I let you reach me
Let you travel through me.
I can't undo whatever you've woven
I'm just living from moment to moment
With your beauty tucked up inside me.
How can you argue with what happens
When our eyes meet
The spot we hit,
The way we leave each other hungry?
How can you argue with what happens
When our eyes meet
The little shooting stars
Triggered in our bellies?
How can you argue with what happens
When our eyes meet
The spot we hit
The way we leave each other hungry?
How can you argue with … you an me?
You're waving from a leaving train
And every part of me screams your name
Think again, please, think again. m.b.s
Lyrics submitted by hourafterdark
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How many times have i cried to this song! Amazing lyrics. One of my top 5 songs ever. It means so much, as do so many other TBS songs. xx