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.
Visit you at Baskin Robbins all the time
To let you know that I am yours and you are mine
So we can take long walks through Central Park
And hold each others hands to fight the dark
So you know that you're never on your own
So you know that you're never on your own
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
And every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
Remember all the times you let me walk you to class
You would kiss my cheek, I'd never have to ask
You're going away in late September
But here's the things from summer I will always remember
So you know that you're never on your own
So you know that you're never on your own
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
And every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
I hope you listen to me
Every night before you go to sleep
And know that someone in HB
Is thinking of you, Bonnie
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
And every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
Every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
To let you know that I am yours and you are mine
So we can take long walks through Central Park
And hold each others hands to fight the dark
So you know that you're never on your own
So you know that you're never on your own
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
And every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
Remember all the times you let me walk you to class
You would kiss my cheek, I'd never have to ask
You're going away in late September
But here's the things from summer I will always remember
So you know that you're never on your own
So you know that you're never on your own
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
And every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
I hope you listen to me
Every night before you go to sleep
And know that someone in HB
Is thinking of you, Bonnie
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
And every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
My Bonnie lies over the ocean
My Bonnie lies over the sea
Every night at two A.M.
I wonder why can't she lie close to me
Lyrics submitted by ticklemeemo
Bonnie Taylor Shakedown [2K1] Lyrics as written by Forrest Kline
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