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.
Turn down the lights, turn up the radio
There's a fire in your eyes and it's keepin' me warm
Hold on to me like it was yesterday
When we both felt our spirits collide
I remember the moment, bein' struck down by lightnin'
Since the first time I saw your face and you smiled
Come and lay down with me, feel the space that's between us
Find the magic that keeps love alive
This time can be like the first time
Close your eyes and soon we'll be there
And no mind could ever guess what we're feelin'
Turn a spark to a flame, make a wish
Close your eyes, watch it start all over again
Just like the first time that you touched my skin
(All over again)
I tasted heaven, take me there again
(All over again)
Your smile, your touch, your taste
It turns me on and on and on
Then I fall in love with you all over again
Come and step through the stars
Take a ride through the universe
As long as we're here, let's take the whole thing in
What I'm tryin' to say is that you are so beautiful
Let me say it all over again
This time can be like the first time
Close your eyes, pretty soon we'll be there
And no mind could ever guess what we're feelin'
Turn a spark to a flame, make a wish
Close your eyes, watch it start all over again
Just like the first time that you touched my skin
(All over again)
I tasted heaven, take me there again
(All over again)
Your smile, your touch, your taste
It turns me on and on and on
Then I fall in love with you
All over again
All over again
All over again
There's a fire in your eyes and it's keepin' me warm
Hold on to me like it was yesterday
When we both felt our spirits collide
I remember the moment, bein' struck down by lightnin'
Since the first time I saw your face and you smiled
Come and lay down with me, feel the space that's between us
Find the magic that keeps love alive
This time can be like the first time
Close your eyes and soon we'll be there
And no mind could ever guess what we're feelin'
Turn a spark to a flame, make a wish
Close your eyes, watch it start all over again
Just like the first time that you touched my skin
(All over again)
I tasted heaven, take me there again
(All over again)
Your smile, your touch, your taste
It turns me on and on and on
Then I fall in love with you all over again
Come and step through the stars
Take a ride through the universe
As long as we're here, let's take the whole thing in
What I'm tryin' to say is that you are so beautiful
Let me say it all over again
This time can be like the first time
Close your eyes, pretty soon we'll be there
And no mind could ever guess what we're feelin'
Turn a spark to a flame, make a wish
Close your eyes, watch it start all over again
Just like the first time that you touched my skin
(All over again)
I tasted heaven, take me there again
(All over again)
Your smile, your touch, your taste
It turns me on and on and on
Then I fall in love with you
All over again
All over again
All over again
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