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.
Last night I forgot
How the sound of your voice
Whispered sweet, goodbyes
Your eyes, left to die
[Incomprehensible] understand why
Why not one more night
One last kiss goodbye
My sweet love tonight
I hope the stars
Still spell out your name
Where you are
Kiss my closing eyes
Help me sleep
Without you, I'm so lost
Tonight I cry, tell me why
I can't live without
Your warm embrace
Why not one more night
One last kiss goodbye
My sweet love tonight
I hope the stars
Still spell out your name
Where you are
I close my eyes and
You are everything I see
Goodbye
Goodbye to you my love
I won't forget you
I'll see you soon
Goodbye my love
Goodbye to you my love
I won't forget you
Bye, bye love
How the sound of your voice
Whispered sweet, goodbyes
Your eyes, left to die
[Incomprehensible] understand why
Why not one more night
One last kiss goodbye
My sweet love tonight
I hope the stars
Still spell out your name
Where you are
Kiss my closing eyes
Help me sleep
Without you, I'm so lost
Tonight I cry, tell me why
I can't live without
Your warm embrace
Why not one more night
One last kiss goodbye
My sweet love tonight
I hope the stars
Still spell out your name
Where you are
I close my eyes and
You are everything I see
Goodbye
Goodbye to you my love
I won't forget you
I'll see you soon
Goodbye my love
Goodbye to you my love
I won't forget you
Bye, bye love
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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I hope the stars still spell out your name where you are.
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Actually, It's Try This With Your Eyes Closed. Get your facts straight, buddy.