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.
I am looking at a beautiful window
That window is your eyes
And the only time I saw rain fall
Was the day your mother died
And I am looking at a beautiful rainbow
The rainbow is your smile
Oh the only time I heard laughter
Was the day I took you as my bride
I am looking at a beautiful window
The window is your eyes
Oh the only time I saw rain fall
Was the day your mother died
And I am walking with my Savior
My Savior walks with me
He will guide me up to Heaven
Where you and I shall meet
That window is your eyes
And the only time I saw rain fall
Was the day your mother died
And I am looking at a beautiful rainbow
The rainbow is your smile
Oh the only time I heard laughter
Was the day I took you as my bride
I am looking at a beautiful window
The window is your eyes
Oh the only time I saw rain fall
Was the day your mother died
And I am walking with my Savior
My Savior walks with me
He will guide me up to Heaven
Where you and I shall meet
Lyrics submitted by sarahsavedlatin
Window Lyrics as written by Damien Jurado
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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