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 remember how you use to touch me in the morning when I'd rise
And how everything seemed right when I looked in your eyes
I guess it true you never miss your water until your well runs dry
Girl I really miss you here in my life
Baby what can I say (what can I say)
Yes I was wrong (yes I was wrong)
Girl I admit I was unkind
Now what can I do (what can I do)
Now that your gone (now that your gone)
Baby let me back inside
Never in my life
Did I know a love so true
How can I live life
When my life begins with you
And I'll keep searching all my life
Until I find the perfect one It's you (it's you, it's you)
Never in my life did I know
Did I know a love could ever be so true
Never in my life did I know
Baby girl all I need is you
I took advantage and took you for granted baby from the very start
And everything you gave to me came straight from your heart
Now will we ever get back to holding hands, will I ever get another chance
To prove to you and show you that I can be a better man
Oh what can I say (what can I say)
Guess I was wrong (guess I was wrong)
Girl I admit I was unkind
Now what can I do (what can I do)
Now that your gone (now that your gone)
Baby let me back inside
Cause never in my life
Did I know a love so true
How can I live life
When my life begins with you
And I'll keep searching all my life
Until I find the perfect one
It's you (it's you, it's you)
After all the dust has settled
And everyone on earth is gone
What will you do
When we are standing
Face to face, one on one
Will you kiss me baby, love me like crazy
Will you tell me you want me again (tell me you want me again)
Cause I'm lost and uncertain, I'm tired of hurting I just need you in my life
Never in my life
Never in my life
It's you, it's you, it's you, oh-oh oh-oh
Tell me you want me again, oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Baby girl all I need is you, oh-oh oh-oh
Tell me you want me again, oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Baby girl all I need is you
And how everything seemed right when I looked in your eyes
I guess it true you never miss your water until your well runs dry
Girl I really miss you here in my life
Baby what can I say (what can I say)
Yes I was wrong (yes I was wrong)
Girl I admit I was unkind
Now what can I do (what can I do)
Now that your gone (now that your gone)
Baby let me back inside
Never in my life
Did I know a love so true
How can I live life
When my life begins with you
And I'll keep searching all my life
Until I find the perfect one It's you (it's you, it's you)
Never in my life did I know
Did I know a love could ever be so true
Never in my life did I know
Baby girl all I need is you
I took advantage and took you for granted baby from the very start
And everything you gave to me came straight from your heart
Now will we ever get back to holding hands, will I ever get another chance
To prove to you and show you that I can be a better man
Oh what can I say (what can I say)
Guess I was wrong (guess I was wrong)
Girl I admit I was unkind
Now what can I do (what can I do)
Now that your gone (now that your gone)
Baby let me back inside
Cause never in my life
Did I know a love so true
How can I live life
When my life begins with you
And I'll keep searching all my life
Until I find the perfect one
It's you (it's you, it's you)
After all the dust has settled
And everyone on earth is gone
What will you do
When we are standing
Face to face, one on one
Will you kiss me baby, love me like crazy
Will you tell me you want me again (tell me you want me again)
Cause I'm lost and uncertain, I'm tired of hurting I just need you in my life
Never in my life
Never in my life
It's you, it's you, it's you, oh-oh oh-oh
Tell me you want me again, oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Baby girl all I need is you, oh-oh oh-oh
Tell me you want me again, oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Baby girl all I need is you
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Never in My Life Lyrics as written by Darrell Allamby Antoinette Roberson
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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