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.
It's happening soon, it's happening soon
It's scent has been blowing in my direction
To me it is new, to me it is new
And it's not gonna change for anybody
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
It's gotta be here, it's gotta be there
It's gotta be now or I'll lose forever
To me it is strange, this feeling is strange
But it's not gonna change for anybody
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
Accuse me
Trust me, I never knew
That you were the one
You were the one
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
It's scent has been blowing in my direction
To me it is new, to me it is new
And it's not gonna change for anybody
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
It's gotta be here, it's gotta be there
It's gotta be now or I'll lose forever
To me it is strange, this feeling is strange
But it's not gonna change for anybody
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
Accuse me
Trust me, I never knew
That you were the one
You were the one
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
And it's gonna be our last memory
And it's led me on and on to you
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