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.
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
I'm tryin' to find the perfect words to say
I know i can't convince u either way
But i'll try, thats ok
If only i could put the blame on u
And swallow all the pain u put me thru
Thats just wat i should do
*chorus*
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
All i'll ever need is in your eyes
Baby your my angel in disguise
If i'm wrong, tell me why
I thot that i could trust u wit my heart
Then u leave me here to fall apart
Dont know how but i'll make it thru
Yes, i'll make it thru
*chorus*
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
Baby, i'm running out of time
Feels like the rivers running dry
Cuz this things for real (for real)
*chorus*
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me all the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe (so i pray)
If i could just have one last day
Just have one last, just have one last day
And all the strength to believe
I'm tryin' to find the perfect words to say
I know i can't convince u either way
But i'll try, thats ok
If only i could put the blame on u
And swallow all the pain u put me thru
Thats just wat i should do
*chorus*
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
All i'll ever need is in your eyes
Baby your my angel in disguise
If i'm wrong, tell me why
I thot that i could trust u wit my heart
Then u leave me here to fall apart
Dont know how but i'll make it thru
Yes, i'll make it thru
*chorus*
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
Baby, i'm running out of time
Feels like the rivers running dry
Cuz this things for real (for real)
*chorus*
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe
If i could just have one last day
If you leave, dont leave now
Just one day, give me more than just now
Give me all the hope that i need
And all the strength to believe (so i pray)
If i could just have one last day
Just have one last, just have one last day
Lyrics submitted by EmEraLdSkYez
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