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 know what you're thinkin'
what you're thinkin' is easy to see.
I know what you're dreamin'
I have those same dreams.
Whoa...Reachin' to the feet of God.
Lookin' for a sign.
It was right here all the time, time, time, time...
I am you and you are me.
Do You believe? Don't you trust me? Me Wise Magic Ow! Baby it's all right.
If you could see through my eyes, Me Wise Magic
I feel you breathin' don't you trust me...(trust me)
I feel you agreein' I know what you need (whoa)
Don't you lie just you listen through me
My words at best to you a fortune coo coo cookie
(Who are you and where are we?)
Do You believe? Don't you trust me? Me Wise Magic Yeah yeah! Woahohoh!
If you could see See through my eyes, Me Wise Magic
A little zen headed your way
You'll get it halfway down the interstate
Four days from now It all blows clear
A Buddhist riff for your inner ear
what you're thinkin' is easy to see.
I know what you're dreamin'
I have those same dreams.
Whoa...Reachin' to the feet of God.
Lookin' for a sign.
It was right here all the time, time, time, time...
I am you and you are me.
Do You believe? Don't you trust me? Me Wise Magic Ow! Baby it's all right.
If you could see through my eyes, Me Wise Magic
I feel you breathin' don't you trust me...(trust me)
I feel you agreein' I know what you need (whoa)
Don't you lie just you listen through me
My words at best to you a fortune coo coo cookie
(Who are you and where are we?)
Do You believe? Don't you trust me? Me Wise Magic Yeah yeah! Woahohoh!
If you could see See through my eyes, Me Wise Magic
A little zen headed your way
You'll get it halfway down the interstate
Four days from now It all blows clear
A Buddhist riff for your inner ear
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Me Wise Magic Lyrics as written by Edward Van Halen Alex Van Halen
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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This song makes perfect sense to me. It's the Synchronicity of Carl Jung, the wisdom of Buddha and the magic of fortune tellers.
Like many songs Dave has written, I have no clue. I think you need to be smokin whatever he smokes to understand his lyrics... Anyone have a clue on this one? Cool song though...
This song is super weird... I mean, I know all those words, but can they be put together like that? I like the song, though- something about the feel of it. I'm just as confused as you, Justintime.
I think they got a professional songwriter to "assist" Dave with the lyrics because they didn't trust him which is bullshit. Dave always came up with great lyrics, much better than that shit Sammy came out with. Love love love bullshit...
The song's just a cool, mystical kinda thing... Dave got the title from the name of a racing horse, then based the lyrcis on a cool sounding phrase...
Pretty awful lyrics. Love the harmonies though.
the meaning is that if a woman would trust DLR in a relationship, then she would be rewarded with his wisdom and touch of magic.
Awesome musically, never cared for it lyically...
I like the lyrics to this song, even though they are essentially just gibberish.
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