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.
I don't need no sign, don't need no map
Baby, I know right where I'm at with you
I never thought there'd be a time
But when I felt your hand in mine, I knew
So if you're thinking this is something that
Feels so good, it could never last
Let me take that worry from your mind,
And I'll tell you
I, I will be there
Like heaven, earth, and water, baby
I want to breathe the same air
The same air that I know you're breathing, honey
Every morning, noon, and night you'll see
That I'll never be that far out of your reach
I will be there
I must admit I'm new at this
But you've got something I can't resist somehow
Like a horseshoe magnet and a paper clip
Baby, I'm drawn right to your lips right now
So if you're thinking I could walk away
Baby, I'm afraid it's a little late
I've already crossed the promise line
I, I will be there
Like heaven, earth, and water, baby
I want to breathe the same air
The same air that I know you're breathing, honey
Every morning, noon, and night you'll see
That I'll never be that far out of your reach
I will be there
So if you're thinking this is something that
Feels so good, it could never last
Let me take that worry from your mind
And I'll tell you
I, I will be there
I, I will be there, I swear
Baby, I know right where I'm at with you
I never thought there'd be a time
But when I felt your hand in mine, I knew
So if you're thinking this is something that
Feels so good, it could never last
Let me take that worry from your mind,
And I'll tell you
I, I will be there
Like heaven, earth, and water, baby
I want to breathe the same air
The same air that I know you're breathing, honey
Every morning, noon, and night you'll see
That I'll never be that far out of your reach
I will be there
I must admit I'm new at this
But you've got something I can't resist somehow
Like a horseshoe magnet and a paper clip
Baby, I'm drawn right to your lips right now
So if you're thinking I could walk away
Baby, I'm afraid it's a little late
I've already crossed the promise line
I, I will be there
Like heaven, earth, and water, baby
I want to breathe the same air
The same air that I know you're breathing, honey
Every morning, noon, and night you'll see
That I'll never be that far out of your reach
I will be there
So if you're thinking this is something that
Feels so good, it could never last
Let me take that worry from your mind
And I'll tell you
I, I will be there
I, I will be there, I swear
Lyrics submitted by Rachondaloose
I Will Be There Lyrics as written by Greg Barnhill Billy Austin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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