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.
And when you walk into the room
I feel the world dissolve
I fall at your feet
And when you look at me
I swear the beating of my heart is
About to cease
Oooh, you make me wanna
Deny the world
Deny the man I wanna be
Deny the oxygen that moves inside of me
Deny my friends
Deny the sensibility
I have surrendered now
I only wonder how
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And watch the world falling at your feet
And when you speak to me
I can't wait for the next word
To fall out of your mouth
And when you close your eyes
I wonder what the thoughts look like
You never let out
Ooooh, you make me wanna
Deny the world
Deny the man I wanna be
Deny the food that brings the energy I need
Deny myself
My individuality
I have surrendered now
I only wonder how
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And watch the world falling at your feet
And if losing myself
Means becoming a part of you
Then I know I'm becoming
Something beautiful too
You make me wanna be a better man
And when you walk into the room
I feel the world dissolve
I fall at your feet
And when you look at me
I swear the beating of my heart is
About to cease
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And watch the world spin around
and watch the
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And feel 10 feet high
And make the colours seem bright
And my only desire
To sit right by and watch the world
Falling at your feet.
I feel the world dissolve
I fall at your feet
And when you look at me
I swear the beating of my heart is
About to cease
Oooh, you make me wanna
Deny the world
Deny the man I wanna be
Deny the oxygen that moves inside of me
Deny my friends
Deny the sensibility
I have surrendered now
I only wonder how
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And watch the world falling at your feet
And when you speak to me
I can't wait for the next word
To fall out of your mouth
And when you close your eyes
I wonder what the thoughts look like
You never let out
Ooooh, you make me wanna
Deny the world
Deny the man I wanna be
Deny the food that brings the energy I need
Deny myself
My individuality
I have surrendered now
I only wonder how
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And watch the world falling at your feet
And if losing myself
Means becoming a part of you
Then I know I'm becoming
Something beautiful too
You make me wanna be a better man
And when you walk into the room
I feel the world dissolve
I fall at your feet
And when you look at me
I swear the beating of my heart is
About to cease
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And watch the world spin around
and watch the
Sparks fly when our worlds collide
And I am falling at your feet
Stars shine so much brighter
You make me wanna sit right by
And feel 10 feet high
And make the colours seem bright
And my only desire
To sit right by and watch the world
Falling at your feet.
Lyrics submitted by 8r4m8l3ro53
Falling At Your Feet Lyrics as written by Darren Stanley Hayes Rick Nowels
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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Aww, you are such a sweetheart! We definately need to bond furthur on MSN. I've actually never met someone so into Darren as me ever! And as I said, your english is flawless. You can spell better than me!! Hahaha! Yes! "What You Like" is my favorite song in the entire world! Ever! Love it, love it, love it! And this song definately has the same essence, which makes it so adorable. I feel bad for you that you are being taken advantage of in a way darling. I know it's so hard to break away from a relationship, and being taken for granted because you want it to work out. I will be thinking of you!