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.
Ill be seeing you,
In all the old, familiar places,
That this heart of mine embraces,
All day through.
In that small cafe,
The park across the way,
The children's carousel,
The chestnut tree,
The wishing well.
Ill be seeing you,
In every lovely, summers day,
And everything that's bright and gay,
Ill always think of you that way,
Ill find you in the morning sun,
And when the night is new,
Ill be looking at the moon,
But I'll be seeing you.
In all the old, familiar places,
That this heart of mine embraces,
All day through.
In that small cafe,
The park across the way,
The children's carousel,
The chestnut tree,
The wishing well.
Ill be seeing you,
In every lovely, summers day,
And everything that's bright and gay,
Ill always think of you that way,
Ill find you in the morning sun,
And when the night is new,
Ill be looking at the moon,
But I'll be seeing you.
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I'll Be Seeing You Lyrics as written by Sammy Fain Irving Kahal
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