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.
You're the only one that I rely on
A shoulder there for me to cry on
And the hours alone that I'm without you
All I ever do is think about you
No one knows that you so understanding
Even though my love is so demanding
Everytime you look at me
Then you'll know we'll both agree
That no other love for me
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
Didn't like you much when I first met you
But somehow I couldn't quite forget you
Said you didn't want a friend or lover
That your life was happy with another
But as time went by my love grew stronger
Knew that I just couldn't wait any longer
For I couldn't let you know
When I have to tell you so
That I love you then you know
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
Now the tears are gone and I'm not crying
When you say you love me you're not lying
So when people want to stare
I know I don't really care
Just as long as you are there
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
A shoulder there for me to cry on
And the hours alone that I'm without you
All I ever do is think about you
No one knows that you so understanding
Even though my love is so demanding
Everytime you look at me
Then you'll know we'll both agree
That no other love for me
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
Didn't like you much when I first met you
But somehow I couldn't quite forget you
Said you didn't want a friend or lover
That your life was happy with another
But as time went by my love grew stronger
Knew that I just couldn't wait any longer
For I couldn't let you know
When I have to tell you so
That I love you then you know
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
Now the tears are gone and I'm not crying
When you say you love me you're not lying
So when people want to stare
I know I don't really care
Just as long as you are there
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
I couldn't live without your love
Now I know you're really mine
Gotta have you all the time
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I Couldn't Live Without Your Love Lyrics as written by Tony Hatch Jackie Trent
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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