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.
Can we try again,
To start a new and lovely story,
That will shine a ray of light upon our hearts,
And bring back a long lost glory,
Of how it used to be.
Baby, you and me,
Convinced we were each others destiny.
My heart cries out to you,
You must forgive me.
I've been dancing in the dark,
Been searching for a spark
Of fire still burning.
I believe we'll make it through
If you stand by me.
We can weather any storm,
And keep each other warm
As long as in love.
Everytime I think of your smile,
My eyes are filled with tears to think that
I gave in to sweet temptation.
Those words like music to my ears.
I hope it's not too late,
That you still can wait.
Please tell me that you're still having faith.
My heart cries out to you,
You must forgive me.
I've been dancing in the dark,
Been searching for a spark
Of fire still burning.
I believe we'll make it through
If you stand by me.
We can weather any storm,
And keep each other warm
As long as in love.
Mmmmm mmmm mmmmmm.
Faith is not mine,
And if I could I'd unturn the hand of time.
Oh.
My heart cries out to you,
You must forgive me.
I've been dancing in the dark,
Been searching for a spark
Of fire still burning.
I believe we'll make it through,
If you stand by me.
We can weather any storm,
And keep each other warm
As long as there's love,
Neverending love.
In love.
To start a new and lovely story,
That will shine a ray of light upon our hearts,
And bring back a long lost glory,
Of how it used to be.
Baby, you and me,
Convinced we were each others destiny.
My heart cries out to you,
You must forgive me.
I've been dancing in the dark,
Been searching for a spark
Of fire still burning.
I believe we'll make it through
If you stand by me.
We can weather any storm,
And keep each other warm
As long as in love.
Everytime I think of your smile,
My eyes are filled with tears to think that
I gave in to sweet temptation.
Those words like music to my ears.
I hope it's not too late,
That you still can wait.
Please tell me that you're still having faith.
My heart cries out to you,
You must forgive me.
I've been dancing in the dark,
Been searching for a spark
Of fire still burning.
I believe we'll make it through
If you stand by me.
We can weather any storm,
And keep each other warm
As long as in love.
Mmmmm mmmm mmmmmm.
Faith is not mine,
And if I could I'd unturn the hand of time.
Oh.
My heart cries out to you,
You must forgive me.
I've been dancing in the dark,
Been searching for a spark
Of fire still burning.
I believe we'll make it through,
If you stand by me.
We can weather any storm,
And keep each other warm
As long as there's love,
Neverending love.
In love.
Lyrics submitted by ni_idiot
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What does this song mean? It sounds like she wants her ex-boyfriend back.
When she says "Faith is not mine. If I could I'd unturn the hands of time" does it mean she cheated on him before? Or did they both cheat on eachother?
And I don't exacty mean when it says "Dancing in the Dark, Searching for a spark, of fire still burning." Can anyone help me?