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.
The journey to our life can bring
A place and time for everyting
A day of hope, a year of fear
A thousand smiles, a million tears
Our paths were meant to cross
And I couldn't forget you
No matter what the cost
We both had to see this through
Take my hand, take my heart
We will never be apart
Never be apart
Because I love you
Follow me and I'll lead you
Lead me and I'll follow you
Anywhere, anytime
When the love is right
The path is bright
From the Father of lights you came
And I know I'll never be the same again
A beautiful gift has been given to me
Your smiling face is all I see
The look that's in your eyes
And your smile that sets me free
Has made me realize
All that you see in me
Take my hand, take my heart
We will never be apart
Never be apart
Because I love you
Follow me and I'll lead you
Lead me and I'll follow you
Anywhere, anytime
When the love is right
The path is bright
Together now and forever
You are the one
You are my everything
To me you bring
The love that I have waited for
solo-Ted
The look that's in your eyes
And your smile that sets me free
Has made me realize
All that you see in me
Or paths were meant to cross
And I couldn't forget you
The soul in you is the soul in me
The way that it was meant to be
A place and time for everyting
A day of hope, a year of fear
A thousand smiles, a million tears
Our paths were meant to cross
And I couldn't forget you
No matter what the cost
We both had to see this through
Take my hand, take my heart
We will never be apart
Never be apart
Because I love you
Follow me and I'll lead you
Lead me and I'll follow you
Anywhere, anytime
When the love is right
The path is bright
From the Father of lights you came
And I know I'll never be the same again
A beautiful gift has been given to me
Your smiling face is all I see
The look that's in your eyes
And your smile that sets me free
Has made me realize
All that you see in me
Take my hand, take my heart
We will never be apart
Never be apart
Because I love you
Follow me and I'll lead you
Lead me and I'll follow you
Anywhere, anytime
When the love is right
The path is bright
Together now and forever
You are the one
You are my everything
To me you bring
The love that I have waited for
solo-Ted
The look that's in your eyes
And your smile that sets me free
Has made me realize
All that you see in me
Or paths were meant to cross
And I couldn't forget you
The soul in you is the soul in me
The way that it was meant to be
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i like this song... i havent actually heard it except maybe once, but i like the lyrics. They seem to be talking about God meaning to make people meet and that when they meet love is right.... and its supposed to be, not somethign thats going to end in a divorce or hating each other....and when love is right the path is bright- i think that part seems to say that when Love is right.... everything seems okay and life is easier to handle... but thats just my opinion ^o^