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.
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all
The morning rain clouds up my window, and I can't see at all
And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall
It reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
I drank too much last night, got bills to pay, my head just feels in pain
I missed the bus and there'll be hell today, I'm late for work again
And even if I'm there, they'll all imply that I might not last the day
And then you call me and it's not so bad, it's not so bad
And I want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life
And oh, just to be with you is having the best day of my life
Push the door, I'm home at last and I'm soaking through and through
Then you handed me a towel and all I see is you
And even if my house falls down now, I wouldn't have a clue
Because you're near me
And I want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life
And oh, just to be with you is having the best day of my life
And I want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life
And oh, just to be with you is having the best day of my life
The morning rain clouds up my window, and I can't see at all
And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall
It reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
I drank too much last night, got bills to pay, my head just feels in pain
I missed the bus and there'll be hell today, I'm late for work again
And even if I'm there, they'll all imply that I might not last the day
And then you call me and it's not so bad, it's not so bad
And I want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life
And oh, just to be with you is having the best day of my life
Push the door, I'm home at last and I'm soaking through and through
Then you handed me a towel and all I see is you
And even if my house falls down now, I wouldn't have a clue
Because you're near me
And I want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life
And oh, just to be with you is having the best day of my life
And I want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life
And oh, just to be with you is having the best day of my life
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Thank You Lyrics as written by Paul Philip Herman Dido Florain Armstrong
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"Is having the best day of my life
This girl needs a Rendez-vous Because of [...] do in my life This girl needs a Rendez-vous Because of something [...] something near me
I want to thank you"
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