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.
You can be a million miles away
I will be always love you
You can be a thousand thought always
I'll be thinking of you
No matter where you try to hide
You will always gonna find me
Right where I belong
Been here beside you all along
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone
You can chance you face to someone else
Still I won't forget you
When you're feeling lost inside yourself
I will come and get you
These days the only saviour you can find
Is something you believe in
Deep inside your heart
You might believe in me
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if our love would ever fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In your life you'll always know
I know you got your fears and doubts
They're weighing on your mind
But something's gonna save you
You're gonna see the truth inside
I'll be right beside you
When the world tears you apart
On your back like a shadow
No matter where you are
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone
You're not alone
I will be always love you
You can be a thousand thought always
I'll be thinking of you
No matter where you try to hide
You will always gonna find me
Right where I belong
Been here beside you all along
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone
You can chance you face to someone else
Still I won't forget you
When you're feeling lost inside yourself
I will come and get you
These days the only saviour you can find
Is something you believe in
Deep inside your heart
You might believe in me
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if our love would ever fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In your life you'll always know
I know you got your fears and doubts
They're weighing on your mind
But something's gonna save you
You're gonna see the truth inside
I'll be right beside you
When the world tears you apart
On your back like a shadow
No matter where you are
Like some ancient star
Forever we'll remain
Even if the sky should ever fall from grace
If I die or fade away
In the end you'll always know
You're not alone
You're not alone
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
You're Not Alone Lyrics as written by Jordan Mohilowski Jeremy Thomas
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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