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 feel like I've known you forever though we still haven' met--But when we do I'll tell you I love you forever--And I'll never let you forget-- I know you're beautiful though I've never seen your face but I don't really have to--Cuz I know you're perfect cuz God created you for me to make my dreams come true. As I close my eyes to sleep the thoughts of angels flood my dreams--But one stands out above all the rest and I know she’s the one for me. CHORUS/As you close your eyes to sleep don't fear those dreams won't come true and know that somewhere Tonight I'll be Dreaming of you. I know now you’re in everyone of my dreams and everyone of my prayers--I'm not worried about being lonely in the future cuz I know that You'll be there--And I know that there’s no way that my life could be complete without you standing next to me-- and when he says its time I'll take your hand inside of mine and know there’s nothing missing.. So I wait for you today--When all I see is a perfect thought--And I know that someday I'll see a perfect gift from a perfect God/CHORUS And one day the hand that gives all gifts to me will give me you--and I'll say praise be to the creator maker of my dream come true./CHORUS
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this is really sweet! I wish I could here the music with it, I'm sure it's a great song because I love it without music.