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 took me by surprise
Just like a rainbow in the night.
When I looked in your eyes
I could see diamonds shining bright.
I never realized you'd be the one to make it right.
You got me hypnotized
Before my life was black and white.
You and me make a teom
I want you near me every day.
Last night I had a dream: You went away.
Don't breok my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
We're getting serious
Life by your side can be so nice.
You're so mysterious
Yesterday you were cold as ice.
I wonder how you feel
If all your feelings are the same
When are your smiles for real? Or is it a game?
Don't break my beart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
Don't break my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
Don't break my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
Just like a rainbow in the night.
When I looked in your eyes
I could see diamonds shining bright.
I never realized you'd be the one to make it right.
You got me hypnotized
Before my life was black and white.
You and me make a teom
I want you near me every day.
Last night I had a dream: You went away.
Don't breok my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
We're getting serious
Life by your side can be so nice.
You're so mysterious
Yesterday you were cold as ice.
I wonder how you feel
If all your feelings are the same
When are your smiles for real? Or is it a game?
Don't break my beart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
Don't break my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
Don't break my heart
Don't let me down
Don't break my heart
Don't make me frown.
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Don't Break My Heart Lyrics as written by Michele Chieregato Riccardo Ballerini
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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