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.
Da da da da
Da da da
Da da da da
Da da da (oh yeah)
Da da da da
Da da da
Da da da da
Da da da
How about a cup of coffee
Me and you, we can meet at the cafe
Parler while sippin cappuccinos
If that ain't you, we can go hit a movie
Here I am all jittery and nervous
Got me feelin that I'm really not good at this
In your mind I know your thinkin what I'm up to
All I want to do is try to get to know you
I can be the one
You know the one you don't know your lookin for
We can be the spark
To start a fire that the worlds been waitin for
The greatest love affair started with hello
The greatest love song started with a note
And the mona lisa started with a stroke
Maybe me and you could be one of those
The greatest idea started with a thought
If I think hard enough I can win your heart
Cause the greatest love story that was ever told
Could be me and you
You just never know
I've been doin all the talkin
what's up with you, can you tell me what you're thinkin
Am I off base
Slow down, stop walking
Take a breath, do you come here often
You say you do, and tomorrow is the weekend
Do you bowl or are you up for rollerblading
Take my number, hit me up on my cell phone
Maybe later we can finish converstatin
Yeah
I can be the one
You know the one you don't know your lookin for
We can be the spark
To start a fire that the worlds been waitin for
The greatest love affair started with hello
The greatest love song started with a note
And the mona lisa started with a stroke
Maybe me and you could be one of those
The greatest idea started with a thought
If I think hard enough I can win your heart
Cause the greatest love stor
Da da da
Da da da da
Da da da (oh yeah)
Da da da da
Da da da
Da da da da
Da da da
How about a cup of coffee
Me and you, we can meet at the cafe
Parler while sippin cappuccinos
If that ain't you, we can go hit a movie
Here I am all jittery and nervous
Got me feelin that I'm really not good at this
In your mind I know your thinkin what I'm up to
All I want to do is try to get to know you
I can be the one
You know the one you don't know your lookin for
We can be the spark
To start a fire that the worlds been waitin for
The greatest love affair started with hello
The greatest love song started with a note
And the mona lisa started with a stroke
Maybe me and you could be one of those
The greatest idea started with a thought
If I think hard enough I can win your heart
Cause the greatest love story that was ever told
Could be me and you
You just never know
I've been doin all the talkin
what's up with you, can you tell me what you're thinkin
Am I off base
Slow down, stop walking
Take a breath, do you come here often
You say you do, and tomorrow is the weekend
Do you bowl or are you up for rollerblading
Take my number, hit me up on my cell phone
Maybe later we can finish converstatin
Yeah
I can be the one
You know the one you don't know your lookin for
We can be the spark
To start a fire that the worlds been waitin for
The greatest love affair started with hello
The greatest love song started with a note
And the mona lisa started with a stroke
Maybe me and you could be one of those
The greatest idea started with a thought
If I think hard enough I can win your heart
Cause the greatest love stor
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