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.
Could I be falling for you?
Is this a fantasy come true?
Is this a dream that I've waited for?
Am I the one that you adore?
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love (am I falling for you?)
Could it be love, tell me, boy, Is it true?
I get a rush when I think about you
Lose control from my body and my soul
And when you hold me I don't want to let go
(You give me reason) you give me reason
Every reason just to love you babe (babe)
Everything that you do is so amazing
I can't believe what your body makes me wanna do
I'm having visions of me all over you
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love (am I falling for you?)
You must have known though I try to disguise
The way I feel, was there fire in my eyes
On that night when our bodies intertwined?
I knew right then and there that you will be mine
Could I be falling for you
Is this a fantasy come true?
Is this a dream that I've waited for
Am I the one that you adore (adore, tell me)
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love (am I falling for you?)
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you (falling for you)
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do (what am I supposed to do?)
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love
Am I falling for you?
Every day
You seem to find a way to make me go crazy
I just can't understand
But let me tell you one thing
You make me wanna sing, do, do, do, oh
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love, am I falling for you?
Do, do, do, oh
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love
Am I falling for you?
Do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, oh
Is this a fantasy come true?
Is this a dream that I've waited for?
Am I the one that you adore?
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love (am I falling for you?)
Could it be love, tell me, boy, Is it true?
I get a rush when I think about you
Lose control from my body and my soul
And when you hold me I don't want to let go
(You give me reason) you give me reason
Every reason just to love you babe (babe)
Everything that you do is so amazing
I can't believe what your body makes me wanna do
I'm having visions of me all over you
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love (am I falling for you?)
You must have known though I try to disguise
The way I feel, was there fire in my eyes
On that night when our bodies intertwined?
I knew right then and there that you will be mine
Could I be falling for you
Is this a fantasy come true?
Is this a dream that I've waited for
Am I the one that you adore (adore, tell me)
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love (am I falling for you?)
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you (falling for you)
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do (what am I supposed to do?)
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love
Am I falling for you?
Every day
You seem to find a way to make me go crazy
I just can't understand
But let me tell you one thing
You make me wanna sing, do, do, do, oh
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love, am I falling for you?
Do, do, do, oh
Whoa, whoa
I think I'm falling for you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
What am I supposed to do?
'Cause you make me feel
Like I'm falling in love
Am I falling for you?
Do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, oh
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