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.
I got a new way of thinking
I finally figured it out
It's coming from a different perspective
I wanna tell you what it's about
And I'm all right now (all right now)
Cause it's You I've found
Yeah, Your love's contagious and I've caught it
Can't wipe this smile off my face, it's something I can't explain
Yeah, Your joy's outrageous and I got it
I'm leaving worries behind, it's something I can't describe
Singin' na na na na na
Singin' na na na na na
I got a new motivation
I never knew how good it could be
It's better than a standing ovation
And nothings gonna take it from me
And I'll be fine (I'll be fine)
Cause You're by my side
Yeah, Your love's contagious and I've caught it
Can't wipe this smile off my face, it's something I can't explain
Yeah, Your joy's outrageous and I got it
I'm leaving worries behind, it's something I can't describe
It's contagious
It's outrageous
You can put it in your pocket for another day
You can hide it in a box or keep it locked away
But when it's in your heart you'll find
You don't have to wonder why
You won't need a vision
You won't need a sign
It's something I can't define
Singin' na na na na na
Singin' na na na na na
Yeah, Your love's contagious and I've caught it
Can't wipe this smile off my face, it's something I can't explain
Yeah, Your joy's outrageous and I got it
I'm leaving worries behind, it's something I can't describe
Yeah, Your love's contagious and I've caught it
Can't wipe this smile off my face, it's something I can't explain
Yeah, Your joy's outrageous and I got it
I'm leaving worries behind, it's something I can't describe
Singin' na na na na na
Singin' na na na na na
Lyrics submitted by Nienna7
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