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.
Could you be my answer
Could you tell me that I am
The perfect one for you
You’re the perfect one for me
Could you be too faithful
Could you show me anymore
It’s the perfect thing to do
It’s the perfect thing for me
On and on I see you
The life that comes together
To see that we’re forever
On and on I see you
The times we’ve spent together
The times that last forever
And now we will find our way
It’s the way that we’ll find this day
And I know you belong to me
Could you lead me on
Could you tell me that I am
The perfect one for you
You’re the perfect one for me
Could you be too faithful
Could you show me anymore
It’s the perfect thing to do
It’s the perfect thing for me
On and on I see you
The life that comes together
To see that we’re forever
On and on I see you
The times we’ve spent together
The times that last forever
And now we will find our way
It’s the way that we’ll find this day
And I know you belong to me
Could you lead me on
Lyrics submitted by Rebirth210
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I'm pretty sure this song's about God, i have met the guys in this band, my roommate is really good friends with the guitarist.
You might be right.. but i think this song is definatly about a girl. He says certain things like "your the perfect one for me" and the "times weve spent together." Its about the girl of his dreams.. hes wondering if this is really love.
i simply adore this song i think its about that special someone, being everything and perfect...yet just out of his reach
jeff (the writer) is married. i'm not sure when he wrote this, but yeah...it sure does sound like he could have written it before he got married to her or something...or maybe wrote it after they were married...regardless though, i think it's about his wife, and not so much God. it sucks...number one gun broke up recently. they'll be missed as a band.
-gabe derose talala, oklahoma
Sick song. I think that it is about a girl, unlike most songs these days. Ha, but it is really good.
I'm sure it's about a girl. A girl he loves deeply.
Wonderful song.
flipping love number one gun.. theyve broken up ???!!!!! yea i think its song to a girl, being perfect before theyre getting married
I know this was looooooong ago, but no Number One Gun is not broken up. The band disbanded for a while and everyone thought that was it. Jeff (the singer) started a new band by himself called "The North Pole Project" with tooth and Nail. After hearing some of the songs, the label told Jeff that since the music sounded similar to Number One Gun, maybe he should just keep the name and release his new album with the title "The North Pole Project" rather than changing the band name to it. So the new album "The North Pole Project" by Number One Gun should be releasing this fall.
The song is about Jeff's wife. he told my brother that =)