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.
My, my, my, yes, I must admit
That I have never knew love like this before
And I adore everything about you
I do mean every part of
For meeting someone this beautiful, have mercy
I wanna kiss ya father
You're the kinda girl I wanna get closer to
Become the most to you like love is supposed to do
'Cause I fell straight into your trap
And since they say love is blind
I'm the Ray Charles of rap
And I'm waiting for you to put me in your mix
Because ya got my nose open like a jar of Vicks
I'll be your king, baby, you can be my queen
Uh, let's stay together like Al Green because
All my love is all I have
And my dreams are very special
All my life I looked for you
And today my dreams come true
You need me and I need you
Love in us is very special
Things you seem to do divine
You look straight into my eyes
Oh, our love was meant to be
'Cause our souls touch tenderly
Love is life and life is living very special
Well I must admit that you know how to treat a woman
Don't stop your love, like Keith Sweat, keep it comin'
And our relationship won't ever get dull
Because you're always on my mind even more than my own skull
You're always givin' me respect and chivalry
And I can't wait for your enticing delivery
Staying together is a must
Those Tropicana drinks don't blend as good as us
We were made for each other, meant for one another
Neither one of us needs another lover
And just so it can stay that way
Yo, I'm on your side like Jennifer Holiday because
All my love is all I have
And my dreams are very special
All my life I looked for you
And today my dreams come true
You need me and I need you
Love in us is very special
Things you seem to do divine
You look straight into my eyes
Oh, our love was meant to be
'Cause our souls touch tenderly
Love is life and life is living very special
I talk the macho talk but keep my real feelings hidden
But what about that "pimpin' ain't easy stuff?"
Aw, I was just kiddin'
'Cause if we unite, baby, I'd do ya right
Well I hope you meant that mushy stuff you told Barry White
Because I think I know you well enough to be understood
Well let's talk about sex, babe
No, not that good
But Spinderella, yes, Miss, I'll still persist
Well since you put it like that Daddy then we can do this
All my love is all I have
And my dreams are very special
All my life I looked for you
And today my dreams come true
You need me and I need you
Love in us is very special
Things you seem to do divine
You look straight into my eyes
Oh, our love was meant to be
'Cause our souls touch tenderly
Love is life and life is living very special
All my love, is all I have
And I'll take it, baby
Lord, I will take you, lady
I wanna, give it
No, don't stop
Baby no, don't stop baby
Oh, don't stop it lady
I wanna give you my love
'Cause you're the only one I'm thinking of
I wanna give ya my love
'Cause you're the only one I'm thinking of
I wanna give ya my love
'Cause you're the only one I'm thinking of
Oh, baby
Oh, darling
Such a sweet sugar lady
You're sweeter than sweet-as-can-be
Want you to moan for me, baby
Oh, oh, oh, love you, love you, love you, love you
Oh, such a sweet lady
I wanna thank you
For giving me all the loving that you're giving to me, baby
That I have never knew love like this before
And I adore everything about you
I do mean every part of
For meeting someone this beautiful, have mercy
I wanna kiss ya father
You're the kinda girl I wanna get closer to
Become the most to you like love is supposed to do
'Cause I fell straight into your trap
And since they say love is blind
I'm the Ray Charles of rap
And I'm waiting for you to put me in your mix
Because ya got my nose open like a jar of Vicks
I'll be your king, baby, you can be my queen
Uh, let's stay together like Al Green because
All my love is all I have
And my dreams are very special
All my life I looked for you
And today my dreams come true
You need me and I need you
Love in us is very special
Things you seem to do divine
You look straight into my eyes
Oh, our love was meant to be
'Cause our souls touch tenderly
Love is life and life is living very special
Well I must admit that you know how to treat a woman
Don't stop your love, like Keith Sweat, keep it comin'
And our relationship won't ever get dull
Because you're always on my mind even more than my own skull
You're always givin' me respect and chivalry
And I can't wait for your enticing delivery
Staying together is a must
Those Tropicana drinks don't blend as good as us
We were made for each other, meant for one another
Neither one of us needs another lover
And just so it can stay that way
Yo, I'm on your side like Jennifer Holiday because
All my love is all I have
And my dreams are very special
All my life I looked for you
And today my dreams come true
You need me and I need you
Love in us is very special
Things you seem to do divine
You look straight into my eyes
Oh, our love was meant to be
'Cause our souls touch tenderly
Love is life and life is living very special
I talk the macho talk but keep my real feelings hidden
But what about that "pimpin' ain't easy stuff?"
Aw, I was just kiddin'
'Cause if we unite, baby, I'd do ya right
Well I hope you meant that mushy stuff you told Barry White
Because I think I know you well enough to be understood
Well let's talk about sex, babe
No, not that good
But Spinderella, yes, Miss, I'll still persist
Well since you put it like that Daddy then we can do this
All my love is all I have
And my dreams are very special
All my life I looked for you
And today my dreams come true
You need me and I need you
Love in us is very special
Things you seem to do divine
You look straight into my eyes
Oh, our love was meant to be
'Cause our souls touch tenderly
Love is life and life is living very special
All my love, is all I have
And I'll take it, baby
Lord, I will take you, lady
I wanna, give it
No, don't stop
Baby no, don't stop baby
Oh, don't stop it lady
I wanna give you my love
'Cause you're the only one I'm thinking of
I wanna give ya my love
'Cause you're the only one I'm thinking of
I wanna give ya my love
'Cause you're the only one I'm thinking of
Oh, baby
Oh, darling
Such a sweet sugar lady
You're sweeter than sweet-as-can-be
Want you to moan for me, baby
Oh, oh, oh, love you, love you, love you, love you
Oh, such a sweet lady
I wanna thank you
For giving me all the loving that you're giving to me, baby
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Very Special Lyrics as written by William Jeffery Lisa Peter
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