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.
you got this glitter in your eyes
when you smile I want to cry
in your arms I feel newborn
blond down on velvet skin
childhood scars below your chin
your laugh will last forever
but all your sorrows
for dreams not to come true
for losing liberty
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
Michelle now I know
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
It’s hell on my own
the first that I met you
felt like I had always known you
forever and long before
you’re the one and only
the mother of my child
you make me feel alive
but all your sorrows
for dreams not to come true
for losing liberty
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
Michelle now I know
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
It’s hell on my own
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
It’s hell since you’re gone
I miss you so
Michelle I
Michelle I need you now
Michelle
when you smile I want to cry
in your arms I feel newborn
blond down on velvet skin
childhood scars below your chin
your laugh will last forever
but all your sorrows
for dreams not to come true
for losing liberty
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
Michelle now I know
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
It’s hell on my own
the first that I met you
felt like I had always known you
forever and long before
you’re the one and only
the mother of my child
you make me feel alive
but all your sorrows
for dreams not to come true
for losing liberty
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
Michelle now I know
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
It’s hell on my own
Michelle where
Michelle where are you now
It’s hell since you’re gone
I miss you so
Michelle I
Michelle I need you now
Michelle
Lyrics submitted by Cynthiiee
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