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.
All of the stars could fall from the sky
But you see I'd still see the signs
That you and I were always meant to be
You can't escape me easily
You will be mine
I've been waiting such a long time
For you, so see that you love me
Say it please, it's all I need
So do you see, it's meant to be
All this time you could not see
But you were blind to love, I know
Except for me outside our window
You say you won't be mine
Then that just leaves us with suicide
I wish I knew you better
But I guess there's time once we die
All of the stars could fall from the sky
But you see I'd still see the signs
That you and I were always meant to be
You can't escape me easily
Yes you will be mine
Even if it means that we must die
And we will be here forever
Oh what a thought
I'm holding on
To you
But you see I'd still see the signs
That you and I were always meant to be
You can't escape me easily
You will be mine
I've been waiting such a long time
For you, so see that you love me
Say it please, it's all I need
So do you see, it's meant to be
All this time you could not see
But you were blind to love, I know
Except for me outside our window
You say you won't be mine
Then that just leaves us with suicide
I wish I knew you better
But I guess there's time once we die
All of the stars could fall from the sky
But you see I'd still see the signs
That you and I were always meant to be
You can't escape me easily
Yes you will be mine
Even if it means that we must die
And we will be here forever
Oh what a thought
I'm holding on
To you
Lyrics submitted by Emong
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