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.
Hey June
Words cannot describe how much I miss you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
Dear June, it's been awhile
Do you have a phone number I can dial?
If I don't get it now I think that I might die, no, no
I'm exaggerating, but I don't want to be deteriorating
I'll have a rain cloud and it's filled with doubt
And I don't want that so I'll let it out
How I feel about you
If you had my view
It would all seem clear
Like a diamond, my dear
I wish I knew
If you need me too
I'll be by your side
Forever
Dear June
Words cannot describe how much I need you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
From movie scenes
To goodnight dreams
Without a doubt
Just think about
The F-U-T-U-R-E
You radiate like sunshine
And my teddy bear at night time
We can cuddle like penguins do for heat
I know I'm right this time
I see the light that binds
And I heard it through the grapevine
That you wanted to be mine
I hope that you believe
For sure, I'll never leave
We'll stick like super glue
Dear June, I love you
Dear June
Words cannot describe how much I love you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
Dear June
Words cannot describe how much I love you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
Words cannot describe how much I miss you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
Dear June, it's been awhile
Do you have a phone number I can dial?
If I don't get it now I think that I might die, no, no
I'm exaggerating, but I don't want to be deteriorating
I'll have a rain cloud and it's filled with doubt
And I don't want that so I'll let it out
How I feel about you
If you had my view
It would all seem clear
Like a diamond, my dear
I wish I knew
If you need me too
I'll be by your side
Forever
Dear June
Words cannot describe how much I need you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
From movie scenes
To goodnight dreams
Without a doubt
Just think about
The F-U-T-U-R-E
You radiate like sunshine
And my teddy bear at night time
We can cuddle like penguins do for heat
I know I'm right this time
I see the light that binds
And I heard it through the grapevine
That you wanted to be mine
I hope that you believe
For sure, I'll never leave
We'll stick like super glue
Dear June, I love you
Dear June
Words cannot describe how much I love you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
Dear June
Words cannot describe how much I love you
From our little walks
To our little talks
I'm a little shocked
And I need to dock
These feelings that I hold inside
Lyrics submitted by stabbyripstabstab
Dear June Lyrics as written by Nicholas Contrades
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
i love this song. it's so sweet. this is just my perspective but.. i think it's about his girlfriend leaving him, and he didn't expect it to happen, and he misses her and wants them to have a future together. it's not really difficult to figure out x] ;D!