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.
We take a walk and open up her heart
Don't want a ride, we watch the cabs go by
And take our time, we should take our time
It?s just that I think you should stay in Brooklyn tonight
Let's pretend the last train has left on time
If you lose the spark and you're out in the dark
Remember no one loves you like I do
I wrote you a song and sent it along
The words are, "No one loves you like I do"
It's getting late
The day and night divide
It's getting cold
She wraps her hands in mine
And take our time
We can take our time
It's just that I think you should stay in Brooklyn tonight
Let's pretend the last train has left on time
If you lose the spark and you're out in the dark
Remember no one loves you like I do
I wrote you a song and sent it along
The words are, "No one loves you like I do"
Don't say I'm not who you wanted
Don't say I'm not the one you love
You forgot yourself, girl
Still, I'm lost in love with you
If you lose the spark and you're out in the dark
Remember no one loves you like I do
I wrote you a song and sent it along
The words are, "No one loves you like I do"
Don't want a ride, we watch the cabs go by
And take our time, we should take our time
It?s just that I think you should stay in Brooklyn tonight
Let's pretend the last train has left on time
If you lose the spark and you're out in the dark
Remember no one loves you like I do
I wrote you a song and sent it along
The words are, "No one loves you like I do"
It's getting late
The day and night divide
It's getting cold
She wraps her hands in mine
And take our time
We can take our time
It's just that I think you should stay in Brooklyn tonight
Let's pretend the last train has left on time
If you lose the spark and you're out in the dark
Remember no one loves you like I do
I wrote you a song and sent it along
The words are, "No one loves you like I do"
Don't say I'm not who you wanted
Don't say I'm not the one you love
You forgot yourself, girl
Still, I'm lost in love with you
If you lose the spark and you're out in the dark
Remember no one loves you like I do
I wrote you a song and sent it along
The words are, "No one loves you like I do"
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