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.
When it's cold outside, the rain’s coming down
It feels so good when we're layin' around
I look in your eyes, I feel it too
Whatever it is, I get it from you
There’s no place else, I’d ratter be
Than with you tonight, my security
Pay no reason to worry baby, we’ll see it through
Whatever it is
I get it from you
'Cause you are everything I need, in my life
When I'm in doubt, you're always there
And nothing else is guaranteed
Like the love you give to me
At the end of the night, there’s one place to go
Time slips away, and motion is slow
When I look in your eyes, I see it too, you know I do
Whatever it is, get it from you
'Cause you are everything I need, in my life
When I'm in doubt, you're always there
Nothing else is guaranteed
Like the love you give to me
(Solo)
You are everything I need, in my life
When I'm in doubt, you're always there, you help me out
And nothing else is guaranteed
Like that love you give to me
Ooh, gonna tell you 'bout what you've given me (Everything)
It feels so good when we're layin' around
I look in your eyes, I feel it too
Whatever it is, I get it from you
There’s no place else, I’d ratter be
Than with you tonight, my security
Pay no reason to worry baby, we’ll see it through
Whatever it is
I get it from you
'Cause you are everything I need, in my life
When I'm in doubt, you're always there
And nothing else is guaranteed
Like the love you give to me
At the end of the night, there’s one place to go
Time slips away, and motion is slow
When I look in your eyes, I see it too, you know I do
Whatever it is, get it from you
'Cause you are everything I need, in my life
When I'm in doubt, you're always there
Nothing else is guaranteed
Like the love you give to me
(Solo)
You are everything I need, in my life
When I'm in doubt, you're always there, you help me out
And nothing else is guaranteed
Like that love you give to me
Ooh, gonna tell you 'bout what you've given me (Everything)
Lyrics submitted by Oakhorn
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