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 believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
Where did you come from, Baby?
How did you know I needed you?
How did you know I needed you so badly?
How did you know I'd give my heart so gladly?
Yesterday I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me makin' love to me!
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
Where did you come from, Angel?
How did you know I'd be the one?
Did you know you're everything I'd prayed for?
Did you know - every night and day for?
Yesterday I needed love and satisfaction
Now you're lying next to me givin' it to me! (Wow!)
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
Ah, kiss me (You sexy thing) Touch me Baby (You sexy thing)
I love the way you touch me darlin' (You sexy thing)
Ah, Oh. it's ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Yesterday I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me givin' it to me!
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles since you came along, You sexy thing
Ah, touch me. Kiss me darlin'
I love the way you hold me, Baby
Ah, Oh. This is ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Don't stop lovin' me, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch me Baby, You sexy thing
Keep keep on loving me, You sexy thing
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
Where did you come from, Baby?
How did you know I needed you?
How did you know I needed you so badly?
How did you know I'd give my heart so gladly?
Yesterday I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me makin' love to me!
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
Where did you come from, Angel?
How did you know I'd be the one?
Did you know you're everything I'd prayed for?
Did you know - every night and day for?
Yesterday I needed love and satisfaction
Now you're lying next to me givin' it to me! (Wow!)
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles! Since you came along, you sexy thing?
Ah, kiss me (You sexy thing) Touch me Baby (You sexy thing)
I love the way you touch me darlin' (You sexy thing)
Ah, Oh. it's ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Yesterday I was one of the lonely people
Now you're lying close to me givin' it to me!
I believe in miracles! Where you from, you sexy thing?
(You sexy thing yow!)
I believe in miracles since you came along, You sexy thing
Ah, touch me. Kiss me darlin'
I love the way you hold me, Baby
Ah, Oh. This is ecstasy (You sexy thing)
Don't stop lovin' me, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch me Baby, You sexy thing
Keep keep on loving me, You sexy thing
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You Sexy Thing Lyrics as written by Errol Brown
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Exploration Group LLC
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