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.
It was a Monday, when my lover told me,
"never pay the reaper with love only."
What could I say to you except " I love you"
And "I'd give my life for yours."
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones, dear.
The first time we made love, I, I wasn't sober.
(and you told me you loved me over, and over)
How can I ever love another, when I miss you every day,
Remember the time we made love in the roses?
(and you took my pictures in all sorts of poses!)
How can I ever get over you, when I'd give my life for yours
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones, dear.
My dear,
Its time to say I thank god for you.
I thank god for you in each and every single way.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, its time
To let you know. time to let you know.
Time to let you know.
Time to sit here and say
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones, dear
We are the lucky ones, dear
"never pay the reaper with love only."
What could I say to you except " I love you"
And "I'd give my life for yours."
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones, dear.
The first time we made love, I, I wasn't sober.
(and you told me you loved me over, and over)
How can I ever love another, when I miss you every day,
Remember the time we made love in the roses?
(and you took my pictures in all sorts of poses!)
How can I ever get over you, when I'd give my life for yours
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones, dear.
My dear,
Its time to say I thank god for you.
I thank god for you in each and every single way.
And I know, I know, I know, I know, its time
To let you know. time to let you know.
Time to let you know.
Time to sit here and say
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones.
I know we are, we are the lucky ones, dear
We are the lucky ones, dear
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Lucky Lyrics as written by Brad Mcgiveron Beth Nicole Hopkins
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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