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.
Here I am again
Wondering if you're okay
Can't stop this troubled heart
'Cause we're apart, miles away
Phone pressed up to my ear
Wish you were here, holding me
A face to go with your sweet voice
Will bring me joy, totally
Chorus:
I know I can't be there
Baby it's alright
I'll be waiting for you tonight
I pray that you'll be there
When I close my eyes
Meet me in my dreams tonight
One thing that never changes
No matter what
I can't wait to see you
Can't wait to feel you
And there's a place of ours, where we can go
Nobody knows
I close my eyes real tight
And make love to you all night
Chorus
I wish I may, I wish you might
Find some time when you sleep tonight
To think of me and I'll appear before your eyes
It's my paradise, your world
You're my heart, my life, my girl
Oooh, can't wait to go to sleep
'Cause there's a possibility, you'll meet me
Ohh, oh oh oh oh
Ohh yeah, oh yeah
I know...
Chorus x 2
Wondering if you're okay
Can't stop this troubled heart
'Cause we're apart, miles away
Phone pressed up to my ear
Wish you were here, holding me
A face to go with your sweet voice
Will bring me joy, totally
Chorus:
I know I can't be there
Baby it's alright
I'll be waiting for you tonight
I pray that you'll be there
When I close my eyes
Meet me in my dreams tonight
One thing that never changes
No matter what
I can't wait to see you
Can't wait to feel you
And there's a place of ours, where we can go
Nobody knows
I close my eyes real tight
And make love to you all night
Chorus
I wish I may, I wish you might
Find some time when you sleep tonight
To think of me and I'll appear before your eyes
It's my paradise, your world
You're my heart, my life, my girl
Oooh, can't wait to go to sleep
'Cause there's a possibility, you'll meet me
Ohh, oh oh oh oh
Ohh yeah, oh yeah
I know...
Chorus x 2
Lyrics submitted by Donia
Dreams Lyrics as written by Todd Christian Huston Lamenga Kafi
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