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.
I get away stealing romance
From those who have left it behind
I'll be the step in your slow dance
This time
Why feel foolish? we're smiling
A grade school romance with wine
I'll be the tick-tock in your wristwatch
Be mine
A break in the rain that's real
Nothing's the same and still
Like home life
Fall in the park under rain clouds
A shot in the dark for a kiss
A heart to restore to an old life
To miss
I get away stealing romance
I've come by it fairly, it's true
There's grace and a smile and a slow dance
And you
From those who have left it behind
I'll be the step in your slow dance
This time
Why feel foolish? we're smiling
A grade school romance with wine
I'll be the tick-tock in your wristwatch
Be mine
A break in the rain that's real
Nothing's the same and still
Like home life
Fall in the park under rain clouds
A shot in the dark for a kiss
A heart to restore to an old life
To miss
I get away stealing romance
I've come by it fairly, it's true
There's grace and a smile and a slow dance
And you
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