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.
Close your eyes.
You're beautiful when you're sleeping.
Tonight may all your dreams come true.
It's so nice to hold you while you're sleeping,
When I'm sleeping next to you.
And what we've got is something special,
And what we are is a perfect match.
And 3000 miles could never come between us,
No matter what we do, it's always you and me and you and
It's always me and you.
I know sometimes it's lonely while you're sleeping.
Well, it's lonely for me too.
It's alright. Just know that while I'm sleeping,
That I'm dreaming of you.
And what we've got is something special,
And what we are is a perfect match,
And 3000 miles could never come between us.
We always have the stars to wish upon from where I'm at,
And where you are.
Good night.
Good night.
Good night.
Good night.
You're beautiful when you're sleeping.
Tonight may all your dreams come true.
It's so nice to hold you while you're sleeping,
When I'm sleeping next to you.
And what we've got is something special,
And what we are is a perfect match.
And 3000 miles could never come between us,
No matter what we do, it's always you and me and you and
It's always me and you.
I know sometimes it's lonely while you're sleeping.
Well, it's lonely for me too.
It's alright. Just know that while I'm sleeping,
That I'm dreaming of you.
And what we've got is something special,
And what we are is a perfect match,
And 3000 miles could never come between us.
We always have the stars to wish upon from where I'm at,
And where you are.
Good night.
Good night.
Good night.
Good night.
Lyrics submitted by severegreen
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Cool...first one to post. Never heard the song, so sorry to all you hardcore fans that actually heard this. but hey! i'm first haha.
it was on a split cd with dawson high.
you can tell it's early on. and that's a good thing, considering "love" ... shudder.
i love it.
Such and awesome song.....too bad it's NOT Juliana Theory....its by Dawson High...It's in the wrong spot.
love sucks. they should be ashamed of themselves
Love doesnt suck. You suck.
Close your eyes. You're beautiful when you're sleeping...
so true
great song
and for the last time this song is by DAWSON HIGH, NOT! TJT. They were on a CD together...but it is not TJT.
I wish a moderator would delete this song from here.
I really don't care much about who sings it, I just know the lyrics are amazing.
It's a really good song for anyone in a long distance relationship, like at the beginning he's physically with her and says nothing could come between them. And now that they actually are 3,000 miles away, he's confirming that he still feels the same way and he still loves her.
It really is a beautiful song
basically. this song owns.
I fucked everything up with me and my boyfriend and I don't know. this makes me sad.
but it's wonderful.