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.
Night air breathes
Not so easy as before
Did you notice, did you take the time to listen to my breath
Or to my words
When I spoke
Explain my feelings and my reasons for the way I love you
I'm getting to the point
[Chorus]
And I feel like I do
Even more now that I'm leaving
And I feel just like I do when I'm with you
She's so sweet
And I'm leaving
Thinking how I'm barely breathing
Notice how every look gives me tingles
And I wonder if you're listening to what I'm thinking
We won't fade away
[Chorus]
And I feel like I do
Even more now that I'm leaving
I'm leaving you
So what am I to do
My feelings have not fallen away
You're my every thought here
Everything will go on its own
Everything is ok
We will try to make it
Everything will go
[Chorus]
And I feel like I do
Even more now that I'm leaving
I'm leaving you
So what am I to do
Not so easy as before
Did you notice, did you take the time to listen to my breath
Or to my words
When I spoke
Explain my feelings and my reasons for the way I love you
I'm getting to the point
[Chorus]
And I feel like I do
Even more now that I'm leaving
And I feel just like I do when I'm with you
She's so sweet
And I'm leaving
Thinking how I'm barely breathing
Notice how every look gives me tingles
And I wonder if you're listening to what I'm thinking
We won't fade away
[Chorus]
And I feel like I do
Even more now that I'm leaving
I'm leaving you
So what am I to do
My feelings have not fallen away
You're my every thought here
Everything will go on its own
Everything is ok
We will try to make it
Everything will go
[Chorus]
And I feel like I do
Even more now that I'm leaving
I'm leaving you
So what am I to do
Lyrics submitted by spastic_kitty
Night Air Lyrics as written by Geiger
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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