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 came into this love
It caught me by surprise
As I walked through this door
I never felt a love so sure
You can see it in my eyes
They say love is truly blind
And it will stand the test of time
A love truly meant to be
Two hearts as one so free
I give my heart
You hold the key
Fly high upon this love
And touch the stars above that's
What dreams are made of
Bold and beautiful are we
In love eternally
Forever you and me
You are my shining light
In the shadow of the night
Yes the love that you see
In every part of me
One touch you set me free
Let's hold on to what we have
Cause love so often dies
Won't be fooled by fantasy
Cause I believe in you and me
And we'll never say goodbye
Forever you and me
Bold and beautiful are we
It caught me by surprise
As I walked through this door
I never felt a love so sure
You can see it in my eyes
They say love is truly blind
And it will stand the test of time
A love truly meant to be
Two hearts as one so free
I give my heart
You hold the key
Fly high upon this love
And touch the stars above that's
What dreams are made of
Bold and beautiful are we
In love eternally
Forever you and me
You are my shining light
In the shadow of the night
Yes the love that you see
In every part of me
One touch you set me free
Let's hold on to what we have
Cause love so often dies
Won't be fooled by fantasy
Cause I believe in you and me
And we'll never say goodbye
Forever you and me
Bold and beautiful are we
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High Upon This Love Lyrics as written by Merrill Kurtz David Jack Allocco
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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