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.
Like a child having nightmares
I will run into your arms
I'll give you all of my cares and
This world will do me no more harm
When you're around
I don't know what to say
I don't know what to do
To let you know just what I'm feeling
I want to stay longer.
I made you a place within my heart
With you I'm so much stronger
That's why I'm glad we'll never have to part
I will run into your arms
I'll give you all of my cares and
This world will do me no more harm
When you're around
I don't know what to say
I don't know what to do
To let you know just what I'm feeling
I want to stay longer.
I made you a place within my heart
With you I'm so much stronger
That's why I'm glad we'll never have to part
Lyrics submitted by ThreeMilesDown
When You're Around Lyrics as written by Matthew Arnold Thiessen Brian Lee Pittman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
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hey
all of my friends say it's about JESUS but when i hear it i think of the boy i want to spend forever with...i think that everyone should fall in love like this so that they can be what they should be in the end...full
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ok yea it is about god but it reminds me of my friend matt
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What about a friendship WITH God? hmmm?
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