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.
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
Everything I dream about
Everything I talk about
One thing I can't live without
I want to get closer to you
Can't stand being far away
Knowing that you don't feel the same way
Watching it bring tears to your eyes
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
All the words I sing about
All the letters I'd write about
Only thing I want to hear about
Is when I get closer to you
I know there's someone else
And he is only thinking of himself
Doesn't make any sense for you to be lonely
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
Let me the one you share your
Hopes and dreams with
You'll never be alone again
'Cause I will hold you endlessly
Please don't be afraid to let
Your broken heart guide you
Into these open arms I long
To surround you, baby
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
Oh yeah
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
Everything I dream about
Everything I talk about
One thing I can't live without
I want to get closer to you
Can't stand being far away
Knowing that you don't feel the same way
Watching it bring tears to your eyes
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
All the words I sing about
All the letters I'd write about
Only thing I want to hear about
Is when I get closer to you
I know there's someone else
And he is only thinking of himself
Doesn't make any sense for you to be lonely
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
Let me the one you share your
Hopes and dreams with
You'll never be alone again
'Cause I will hold you endlessly
Please don't be afraid to let
Your broken heart guide you
Into these open arms I long
To surround you, baby
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
If you were mine I'd be your everything
And you'd be the the only thing
That I would ever need
If you were mine I would tell everyone
That you are the only one
That I could ever want
Oh yeah
Lyrics submitted by LiLeDDy3o5
If You Were Mine Lyrics as written by David Corey Joe Carrier
Lyrics © CRISTJEN MUSIC
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