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.
Jamie's in love
She's got the summer blowing through her hair
She turns it up
She says tonight you take me anywhere
Bobby's in luck
Hes got a fire burning in his eyes
He turns it up
And he says girl you better hold on tight
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go (let's go!)
(The real thing, the real thing)
Jamie's alive
She's got him rushing through her veins tonight
So hit the lights
It feels too good to ever say goodbye
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go
Whoa
Can't pull the brakes on this runaway train
'Cause whoa
This is the heartache that won't go away
Yeah, Jamie's in love
She's got the summer blowing through her hair
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go
Just let go
Jamie just let go
(The real thing, the real thing)
She's got the summer blowing through her hair
She turns it up
She says tonight you take me anywhere
Bobby's in luck
Hes got a fire burning in his eyes
He turns it up
And he says girl you better hold on tight
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go (let's go!)
(The real thing, the real thing)
Jamie's alive
She's got him rushing through her veins tonight
So hit the lights
It feels too good to ever say goodbye
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go
Whoa
Can't pull the brakes on this runaway train
'Cause whoa
This is the heartache that won't go away
Yeah, Jamie's in love
She's got the summer blowing through her hair
Cause this is the real thing
Love changes everything
This is the night when every heart's exploding
The real thing
Slow down it's happening
'Cause you got time to burn in the heat of the moment
That summer radio
Fireworks off the patio
3 A-M string of green lights in a row
And the real thing
Love can change anything
If you can just let go
Just let go
Jamie just let go
(The real thing, the real thing)
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Real Thing Lyrics as written by Martin Johnson David Katz
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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