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.
Ignorance is bliss
You'd always hear me say
But at times you can't deny
Those eyes lookin' your way
Let me begin by saying what I mean
It's a crime against the heart you know
To be somewhere in between
Well don't be shy
I've got an open heart and hand
And I just might have to confess just where I stand
[Chorus]
'Cause lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
And I won't disagree
Rock a bye my baby
Don't be blue tonight
Oh I'm on my way
And I'm gonna make it right
'Cause I've got the feeling
You'll be needing love
And of all the lonely hearts
You're the one I'm thinkin' of
I've been told it's gonna take an iron hand
To break the mold and stand above all of the rest
[Chorus]
Well lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
And I won't disagree
I'll be thinking of that evening
When there's nothing for me to do
And I'll be wondering if by some slim chance
You're wondering too
[Chorus]
Lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
[Chorus]
Oh lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
And I won't disagree
You'd always hear me say
But at times you can't deny
Those eyes lookin' your way
Let me begin by saying what I mean
It's a crime against the heart you know
To be somewhere in between
Well don't be shy
I've got an open heart and hand
And I just might have to confess just where I stand
[Chorus]
'Cause lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
And I won't disagree
Rock a bye my baby
Don't be blue tonight
Oh I'm on my way
And I'm gonna make it right
'Cause I've got the feeling
You'll be needing love
And of all the lonely hearts
You're the one I'm thinkin' of
I've been told it's gonna take an iron hand
To break the mold and stand above all of the rest
[Chorus]
Well lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
And I won't disagree
I'll be thinking of that evening
When there's nothing for me to do
And I'll be wondering if by some slim chance
You're wondering too
[Chorus]
Lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
[Chorus]
Oh lately you make me weaker in the knees
And race through my veins baby every time you're close to me
Take me away to places I ain't seen
They say you've got a hold on me'
And I won't disagree
Lyrics submitted by sweetem0ti0nxo
I Won't Disagree Lyrics as written by Kate Elizabeth Voegele
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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