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.
Can't explain
Nor can I contain
Control
You have on my soul
It's all I do
Is baby dream of you
I'm fallin' down
When you're around
You're the only one
You're the only one
I'm so wrapped up in a daze
Hoping this is just a phase
But when all is said and done
I know you are still the one
You're the only one
You're the only one
Cupid's bow it stung
Now you're the only one
Mystery
Is what this is to me
Given up
I'm having no luck
Like a ghost
The one that I love the most
Disappears when I get near
You're the only one
You're the only one
I'm so wrapped up in a daze
Hoping this is just a phase
But when all is said and done
I know you are still the one
You're the only one
You're the only one
Cupid's bow it stung
Now you're the only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Nor can I contain
Control
You have on my soul
It's all I do
Is baby dream of you
I'm fallin' down
When you're around
You're the only one
You're the only one
I'm so wrapped up in a daze
Hoping this is just a phase
But when all is said and done
I know you are still the one
You're the only one
You're the only one
Cupid's bow it stung
Now you're the only one
Mystery
Is what this is to me
Given up
I'm having no luck
Like a ghost
The one that I love the most
Disappears when I get near
You're the only one
You're the only one
I'm so wrapped up in a daze
Hoping this is just a phase
But when all is said and done
I know you are still the one
You're the only one
You're the only one
Cupid's bow it stung
Now you're the only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
Uh uh only one
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