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.
This is where I wanna be
When the violent sky just opens up
To reveal the sun
And shine a little light on our friends
Cause that'll be the day
When we're swimming through the rays in love
Making the most of what we got
Before it ends
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
Then you'll see
It's like rain on a beautiful day
All the clouds go away
And we're just singing and playing and alright
Then you'll know
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
This is where I wanna be
When that summer sun comes crashing down
And makes that autumn sound
That rings out and carries us through winter
Cause that's the only way
That we'll make it through the biting cold
Yeah, if we hold close to the warmth
That resonates in our bones
I know you're a lot stronger than
They give you credit for
Riding your vital signs to the floor
So you can get back up and beg for more
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
Then you'll see
It's like rain on a beautiful day
All the clouds go away
And we're just singing and playing and alright
Then you'll know
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
Feeling fine
It's true, it's true, it's true, it's true
It's true
What I'm saying could save you
It's true
What I'm saying could save you
It's true, it's true
It's true
What I'm saying could save you
Then you'll see
It's like rain on a beautiful day
All the clouds go away
And we're just singing and playing and alright
Then you'll know
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
(Feeling fine)
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
When the violent sky just opens up
To reveal the sun
And shine a little light on our friends
Cause that'll be the day
When we're swimming through the rays in love
Making the most of what we got
Before it ends
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
Then you'll see
It's like rain on a beautiful day
All the clouds go away
And we're just singing and playing and alright
Then you'll know
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
This is where I wanna be
When that summer sun comes crashing down
And makes that autumn sound
That rings out and carries us through winter
Cause that's the only way
That we'll make it through the biting cold
Yeah, if we hold close to the warmth
That resonates in our bones
I know you're a lot stronger than
They give you credit for
Riding your vital signs to the floor
So you can get back up and beg for more
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
Then you'll see
It's like rain on a beautiful day
All the clouds go away
And we're just singing and playing and alright
Then you'll know
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
Feeling fine
It's true, it's true, it's true, it's true
It's true
What I'm saying could save you
It's true
What I'm saying could save you
It's true, it's true
It's true
What I'm saying could save you
Then you'll see
It's like rain on a beautiful day
All the clouds go away
And we're just singing and playing and alright
Then you'll know
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
No matter where the wind blows us
We've always got each other
And we're dancing this dance on time
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
(Feeling fine)
This is your one chance
Hell if you'll waste it
I can't let it happen
I love you too much
Lyrics submitted by josephinexlove
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