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.
It’s time to take you with me
on’ the seven seas
We’ll sail unitl the edge of time
The moon will keep us company
It’s time to make the flight now
The skies are clear for take off
This longing has me calling your name
All I want is just to play this game
Why do I do those crazy things at night?
Lay the world down at your feet and I
catch the fallin’ stars from heaven above
only to kiss, you just one time
It’s time to take you with me
down on the endless highways
We’ll run until the edge of time
The moon will keep us company
on’ the seven seas
We’ll sail unitl the edge of time
The moon will keep us company
It’s time to make the flight now
The skies are clear for take off
This longing has me calling your name
All I want is just to play this game
Why do I do those crazy things at night?
Lay the world down at your feet and I
catch the fallin’ stars from heaven above
only to kiss, you just one time
It’s time to take you with me
down on the endless highways
We’ll run until the edge of time
The moon will keep us company
Lyrics submitted by Nero
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