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.
Last night I
I saw you standing
and i started,started pretending
I knew you and you knew me too
And just like a roni
You were too shy
But you weren't the only'cause so was I
And i've dreamed of you ever since
Now i've built up my confidence
Girl next, next time you come my way
I'll know just what to say
(Can we talk for a minute
Girl i want to know your name
Can we talk for a minute
Girl i want to know your name)
I started to write you letters
But i wanted to be more clever
I wanted to get down and sweet talk to you
But just like a baby
I could not talk
I tried to come closer
But could not walk
And i think of it every night
How i just could not get it right
If we ever come close again
I know what i'll say then
(HOOK)
Oh girl, one more chance
With you again
I will not let it go
Oh please, give me just one more chance for love (HOOK)
I saw you standing
and i started,started pretending
I knew you and you knew me too
And just like a roni
You were too shy
But you weren't the only'cause so was I
And i've dreamed of you ever since
Now i've built up my confidence
Girl next, next time you come my way
I'll know just what to say
(Can we talk for a minute
Girl i want to know your name
Can we talk for a minute
Girl i want to know your name)
I started to write you letters
But i wanted to be more clever
I wanted to get down and sweet talk to you
But just like a baby
I could not talk
I tried to come closer
But could not walk
And i think of it every night
How i just could not get it right
If we ever come close again
I know what i'll say then
(HOOK)
Oh girl, one more chance
With you again
I will not let it go
Oh please, give me just one more chance for love (HOOK)
Lyrics submitted by Shoot_Me
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