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.
[Chorus]
I owe you a love song
So much I could say
I owe you a love song
Words that I can't say
Remember the days
Of sleepless summer nights
That took us away
A perfect place a different time
Back when nothing was wrong
Now were each sold separately
Our summers are gone
Grey skies are all I see
These broken days won't last forever
You know I'll put us back together
[Chorus]
Waiting alone
In the world you made for me
Makes staying in love
Just a world of make believe
Where I'm playing along
And your words are clear to me
Like hearing a song
Without a melody
These broken days won't last forever
You know I'll put us back together
[Chorus]
We climb
We crawl
Tear down the wall
That we've torn down before
Its not to late the song will say
What I never say
[Chorus]
Words that I can't say
I owe you a love song
So much I could say
I owe you a love song
Words that I can't say
Remember the days
Of sleepless summer nights
That took us away
A perfect place a different time
Back when nothing was wrong
Now were each sold separately
Our summers are gone
Grey skies are all I see
These broken days won't last forever
You know I'll put us back together
[Chorus]
Waiting alone
In the world you made for me
Makes staying in love
Just a world of make believe
Where I'm playing along
And your words are clear to me
Like hearing a song
Without a melody
These broken days won't last forever
You know I'll put us back together
[Chorus]
We climb
We crawl
Tear down the wall
That we've torn down before
Its not to late the song will say
What I never say
[Chorus]
Words that I can't say
Lyrics submitted by thrwmyhrtawy.
I Owe You a Love Song Lyrics as written by Jeremy Dawson Chad Petree
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ok... this song is so awesome. i think it's about two people, currently or formerly in a relationship, and the guy has done something to hurt her. when sisely sings "remember the days of sleepless summer nights that took us away? a perfect place a different time. back when nothing was wrong." so things used to be perfect but now they're not. but it sounds like he knows he screwed up and he's not happy about it. he wants to make it up so he's going to write her a love song to make up for it. "i owe you a love song. so much i could say. i owe you a love song, words that i can't say." he seems to want to make it up to her more than he can put into words so he is going to try to put it into music. theres also the line that says "these broken days won't last forever. you know i'll put us back together." he knows it's his fault and he is going to be the one to fix it. and he hopes the song will do it and break down a barrier (we climb we crawl tear down the wall) and he's going to try his hardest. hence the we crawl part. he'll do anything to make it better. thats how i see it. totally amazing song.