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.
Well a kiss might be just a kiss to you
But baby it meant something to me
And a night to remember might be
Just a Monday in September
Baby it meant something to me
I know you try
It's gotta come from the heart
I know I believe it's the hardest part of love
And cause you can remember
The 22nd day in November
Baby you mean something to me
I know you try
Baby it's gotta come from the heart
I know I believe it's the hardest part of love
And a kiss might be just a kiss to you
But maybe it meant something
Or maybe it meant nothing
Baby it meant something to me
But baby it meant something to me
And a night to remember might be
Just a Monday in September
Baby it meant something to me
I know you try
It's gotta come from the heart
I know I believe it's the hardest part of love
And cause you can remember
The 22nd day in November
Baby you mean something to me
I know you try
Baby it's gotta come from the heart
I know I believe it's the hardest part of love
And a kiss might be just a kiss to you
But maybe it meant something
Or maybe it meant nothing
Baby it meant something to me
Lyrics submitted by xosara
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