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.
Spending all my money on phone cards
Waiting for my ship to come in
In from that ocean
Come home to this sea
Harboring in me
I don't believe in four leaf clovers
Or the luck they're supposed to bring
I've used all my wild cards
But theres something I can do
To get close to you
Chorus:
I've got dreams of love
And I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit
When you're near me
and when you're away
Somehow somewhere
I'll see you again
But until then
I've got dreams of loving you
Thinking bout' every little thing
We ever did crazy
Sipping on that memory lane
That lane never closes
Seven days of the week
I can drive in my sleep
Chorus
Dreams I will share
When I see you again
And I'll see you again pretty soon
I could wait
But until then...
I've got dreams
Chorus
Waiting for my ship to come in
In from that ocean
Come home to this sea
Harboring in me
I don't believe in four leaf clovers
Or the luck they're supposed to bring
I've used all my wild cards
But theres something I can do
To get close to you
Chorus:
I've got dreams of love
And I love you
I know you feel the same way too
I feel your spirit
When you're near me
and when you're away
Somehow somewhere
I'll see you again
But until then
I've got dreams of loving you
Thinking bout' every little thing
We ever did crazy
Sipping on that memory lane
That lane never closes
Seven days of the week
I can drive in my sleep
Chorus
Dreams I will share
When I see you again
And I'll see you again pretty soon
I could wait
But until then...
I've got dreams
Chorus
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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