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 wonder if I can make it home tonight
Standing when everything I have
Tears me up and breaks me down,
But you're still shining.
Of course I want to rock n roll,
And still know that it's just
You and me together in this world.
I can't believe my eyes,
Your face leaves a space in my heart.
You are an angel in disguise
And I can't believe your eyes.
I wonder if you should be alone tonight,
Waiting for someone who knows everything about you
When I am screaming "always and forever."
And you're unbelievable,
You’re so unbelievable,
I know this because
I can't believe my eyes.
Your face leaves a space in my heart.
You're an angel in disguise.
I can't believe your eyes
I can't believe my eyes.
Your face leaves a space in my heart.
You're an angel in disguise.
I can't believe your eyes
Standing when everything I have
Tears me up and breaks me down,
But you're still shining.
Of course I want to rock n roll,
And still know that it's just
You and me together in this world.
I can't believe my eyes,
Your face leaves a space in my heart.
You are an angel in disguise
And I can't believe your eyes.
I wonder if you should be alone tonight,
Waiting for someone who knows everything about you
When I am screaming "always and forever."
And you're unbelievable,
You’re so unbelievable,
I know this because
I can't believe my eyes.
Your face leaves a space in my heart.
You're an angel in disguise.
I can't believe your eyes
I can't believe my eyes.
Your face leaves a space in my heart.
You're an angel in disguise.
I can't believe your eyes
Lyrics submitted by kiwbut
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i wish some one thought i was unbelieveable. and knew everything about me. always and forever. yea right.
bebop and rocksteady were two 'bad guys' in teenage mutant ninja turtles. i just thought i would add that
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