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've been alone with you inside my mind.
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips
a thousand times.
I sometimes see you pass outside my door.
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes.
I can see it in your smile.
You're all I've ever wanted, my arms are open wide.
'Cause you know just what to say.
And you know just what to do.
And I want to tell you so much,
I love you ...
I long to see the sunlight in your hair.
And tell you time and time again
how much I care.
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow.
Hello, I've just got to let you know.
'Cause I wonder where you are,
And I wonder what you do.
Are you somewhere feeling lonely,
or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart,
For I haven't got a clue.
But let me start by saying,
I love you ...
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are,
And I wonder what you do.
Are you somewhere feeling lonely
or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart,
For I haven't got a clue.
But let me start by saying ...
I love you.
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips
a thousand times.
I sometimes see you pass outside my door.
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
I can see it in your eyes.
I can see it in your smile.
You're all I've ever wanted, my arms are open wide.
'Cause you know just what to say.
And you know just what to do.
And I want to tell you so much,
I love you ...
I long to see the sunlight in your hair.
And tell you time and time again
how much I care.
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow.
Hello, I've just got to let you know.
'Cause I wonder where you are,
And I wonder what you do.
Are you somewhere feeling lonely,
or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart,
For I haven't got a clue.
But let me start by saying,
I love you ...
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
'Cause I wonder where you are,
And I wonder what you do.
Are you somewhere feeling lonely
or is someone loving you?
Tell me how to win your heart,
For I haven't got a clue.
But let me start by saying ...
I love you.
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Hello Lyrics as written by Timothy Mosley Elgin B. Lumpkin
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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