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 remember all the time you spent with me.
It broke my heart to see you go.
And I remember those times that you were there for me.
And I remember the drive home.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night you had to die alone.
I remember always looking up to you.
But you were never looking down.
And I remember that warm September afternoon.
And I remember all the sounds.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night you had to die alone.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night I didn't get to say goodbye.
You meant the world to me.
And I know that we will be together in the end forever baby.
Yeah forever baby.
I'm feeling so alone now.
More than I've ever been.
I just want to feel you in my arms again.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night you had to die alone.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night I didn't get to say goodbye.
It broke my heart to see you go.
And I remember those times that you were there for me.
And I remember the drive home.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night you had to die alone.
I remember always looking up to you.
But you were never looking down.
And I remember that warm September afternoon.
And I remember all the sounds.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night you had to die alone.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night I didn't get to say goodbye.
You meant the world to me.
And I know that we will be together in the end forever baby.
Yeah forever baby.
I'm feeling so alone now.
More than I've ever been.
I just want to feel you in my arms again.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night you had to die alone.
Last night.
I forgot to tell you.
Last night I didn't get to say goodbye.
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