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.
I could write a love song about the way you brighten everyday
The way you laugh, or the way you smile, but that would be cliche
Because you already know (You've got me holding on)
And my heart will follow you, wherever you may go
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one, that you'd be the one
I could sing a melody that fits just right
Or show you the world baby we could fly away today
But wouldn't it be cliche
'Cuz girl you already know (You've got me holding on)
And my heart will follow you, wherever you may go
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one
My heart races like a speeding train
And I'm lifting off the ground each time I see your face
Is there some way that I could make you stay
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one
The way you laugh, or the way you smile, but that would be cliche
Because you already know (You've got me holding on)
And my heart will follow you, wherever you may go
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one, that you'd be the one
I could sing a melody that fits just right
Or show you the world baby we could fly away today
But wouldn't it be cliche
'Cuz girl you already know (You've got me holding on)
And my heart will follow you, wherever you may go
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one
My heart races like a speeding train
And I'm lifting off the ground each time I see your face
Is there some way that I could make you stay
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one
Girl you know me, girl you know me
Right from the start we knew we'd get it right
Girl you know me, girl you know me
All along I knew that you, that you'd be the one
Lyrics submitted by stephviolet
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