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.
Woe Baby what can you see in your eyes
Across an advanced wind yeah
What imagine at the sky?
What do you, do you want? Do you need?
Oh Baby when we're sad, we're bad
I phoned to you midnight call yeah
But I know it's never change
Yes, every lonliness is never die
(never say ever say never ever say)
Whenever time has gone
We found the many things
(every night every night never ever say)
The heart is never end, never ever never end
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Happy shining place woe that you want
Baby are you free? Baby are you sad?
Do you wanna have me live with you?
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Now we stand amid contrary wind
I believe you now
You can work it out
Dreams come true
Woe Baby it's just the same after all
"It's no use crying over spilled milk"
This word is a commonplace
But now I say to, say to you
Oh Baby, I can't say "fall in love"
Because it is heavy heart for me
But I wanna gaze at you
Please gaze at me tonight, forever more
(never say ever say never ever say)
If we'll part if you'll say good-bye to me
(every night every night never ever say)
I'll never forget you never forget your eyes
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Maybe it's a long and winding road
Can I come across? Can I satisfy?
Can I have a kindly look and heart?
Listen to my heart, looking for your dream
There is a place where we can go
Wind is blowing so gentle like your smile
Dreams come true
(never say ever say never ever say)
Whenever time has gone
We found the many things
(every night every night never ever say)
The heart is never end, never ever never end
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Happy shining place woe that you want
Baby are you free? Baby are you sad?
Do you wanna have me live with you?
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Now we stand amid contrary wind
I believe you now
You can work it out
Dreams come true
Across an advanced wind yeah
What imagine at the sky?
What do you, do you want? Do you need?
Oh Baby when we're sad, we're bad
I phoned to you midnight call yeah
But I know it's never change
Yes, every lonliness is never die
(never say ever say never ever say)
Whenever time has gone
We found the many things
(every night every night never ever say)
The heart is never end, never ever never end
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Happy shining place woe that you want
Baby are you free? Baby are you sad?
Do you wanna have me live with you?
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Now we stand amid contrary wind
I believe you now
You can work it out
Dreams come true
Woe Baby it's just the same after all
"It's no use crying over spilled milk"
This word is a commonplace
But now I say to, say to you
Oh Baby, I can't say "fall in love"
Because it is heavy heart for me
But I wanna gaze at you
Please gaze at me tonight, forever more
(never say ever say never ever say)
If we'll part if you'll say good-bye to me
(every night every night never ever say)
I'll never forget you never forget your eyes
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Maybe it's a long and winding road
Can I come across? Can I satisfy?
Can I have a kindly look and heart?
Listen to my heart, looking for your dream
There is a place where we can go
Wind is blowing so gentle like your smile
Dreams come true
(never say ever say never ever say)
Whenever time has gone
We found the many things
(every night every night never ever say)
The heart is never end, never ever never end
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Happy shining place woe that you want
Baby are you free? Baby are you sad?
Do you wanna have me live with you?
Listen to my heart, Looking for your dream
Now we stand amid contrary wind
I believe you now
You can work it out
Dreams come true
Lyrics submitted by Nowhere_Girl
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