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.
Because the way we kiss is better then any drug
Because when I'm with you, I beleive in love
Cause you take chances most people would never take
You go out on a limb and your not afraid to break, and it gives me faith
I thought I'd never find someone as crazy as myself
No matter what I've done, you always come, when I cry for help
Thats Why I Love You
And Thats Why I Love You
There's nothing in this world, anything like you
Thats Why I Love You
Because when the times hurt, you always understand
Because you cure with the sweet touch of your hand
Cause you're not afraid to come off like a foul
Without trying baby, you've found the truth, and you make me laugh
I thought I'd never find someone who could see though my eyes
You always know when I tell the truth, and when I'm telling lies
Thats Why I Love You
And Thats Why I Love You
There's nothing in this world, anything like you
Thats Why I Love You
No one and nothin' baby
Could ever tear us apart
Let's stick together baby
Right through our hearts
Thats Why I Love You
And Thats Why I Love You
There's nothing in this world, anything like you
Thats Why I Love You
Because when I'm with you, I beleive in love
Cause you take chances most people would never take
You go out on a limb and your not afraid to break, and it gives me faith
I thought I'd never find someone as crazy as myself
No matter what I've done, you always come, when I cry for help
Thats Why I Love You
And Thats Why I Love You
There's nothing in this world, anything like you
Thats Why I Love You
Because when the times hurt, you always understand
Because you cure with the sweet touch of your hand
Cause you're not afraid to come off like a foul
Without trying baby, you've found the truth, and you make me laugh
I thought I'd never find someone who could see though my eyes
You always know when I tell the truth, and when I'm telling lies
Thats Why I Love You
And Thats Why I Love You
There's nothing in this world, anything like you
Thats Why I Love You
No one and nothin' baby
Could ever tear us apart
Let's stick together baby
Right through our hearts
Thats Why I Love You
And Thats Why I Love You
There's nothing in this world, anything like you
Thats Why I Love You
Lyrics submitted by thatswhyiloveyou
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