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.
Did you know? That I'm contiguous watching you type on the phone
Something as simple as hearing your tone
It's enough for me to feel like I'm at home (oh yeah)
Did you know? That each and every time you walk into a room
My eyes are totally fixed on you
I know you want to show me all that you can do
But I think that you're confused
I don't ask for much
But I don't need anything
Baby all that I ask
My only request
All that I really need
Is too share the same air that you breathe
Sometimes I just stay awake and watch you sleep
And try to guess what you do in your dreams
That's my favorite thing to do when you're with me (oh yeah)
Did you know? That your smile lightens up through the night
I like to think that happens when I'm on your mind
I know you want to give the world to me tonight
But you should realize
I don't ask for much
And I don't need anything
Baby all that I ask
My only request
All that I really need
Is too share the same air that you breathe
And I'll be okay, as long as you're here with me yeah
Baby promise me that, there's no turning back
I'll be fine honestly, if I can share the same air that you breathe
So you don't have to prove, that your love is true
Might give you the world tonight, cause I'll be satisfied
If I'm by your side, I get a butterfly from looking in your eyes
I don't ask for much
And I don't need anything
Baby all that I ask
My only request
All that I really need
Is too share the same air that you breathe
And I'll be okay, as long as you're here with me yeah
Just promise me that, there's no turning back
I'll be fine honestly, if I can share the same air that you breathe
Oh yeah
Oh, oh, oh
If I can share the same air that you breathe
Something as simple as hearing your tone
It's enough for me to feel like I'm at home (oh yeah)
Did you know? That each and every time you walk into a room
My eyes are totally fixed on you
I know you want to show me all that you can do
But I think that you're confused
I don't ask for much
But I don't need anything
Baby all that I ask
My only request
All that I really need
Is too share the same air that you breathe
Sometimes I just stay awake and watch you sleep
And try to guess what you do in your dreams
That's my favorite thing to do when you're with me (oh yeah)
Did you know? That your smile lightens up through the night
I like to think that happens when I'm on your mind
I know you want to give the world to me tonight
But you should realize
I don't ask for much
And I don't need anything
Baby all that I ask
My only request
All that I really need
Is too share the same air that you breathe
And I'll be okay, as long as you're here with me yeah
Baby promise me that, there's no turning back
I'll be fine honestly, if I can share the same air that you breathe
So you don't have to prove, that your love is true
Might give you the world tonight, cause I'll be satisfied
If I'm by your side, I get a butterfly from looking in your eyes
I don't ask for much
And I don't need anything
Baby all that I ask
My only request
All that I really need
Is too share the same air that you breathe
And I'll be okay, as long as you're here with me yeah
Just promise me that, there's no turning back
I'll be fine honestly, if I can share the same air that you breathe
Oh yeah
Oh, oh, oh
If I can share the same air that you breathe
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The Air That I Breathe Lyrics as written by Claude Kelly Amund Bjorklund
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