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.
"Rufio,Rufio,RU-FI-O"
If I was to walk 'till time saw no end
If I was to climb 'till the air was too thin
I could not find a picture to fit the frame
As perfect as you
As perfect as you
You showed me life and lived nothing less
Cause you're so above me
I took my time your memory is bliss
The angel above me
When I look at the stars they shine of your eyes
The sky, it burns bright with your presence tonight
Yet you're so above me and I cannot fly
To the angel above me I long to be with, with
Angel above me
To look at the mountains vast and great
Is one step above in seeing your face
To look at the stars for they lead the way
To the angel above
If I was to walk 'till time saw no end
If I was to climb 'till the air was too thin
I could not find a picture to fit the frame
As perfect as you
As perfect as you
You showed me life and lived nothing less
Yet you're so above me
I took my time your memory is bliss
The angel above me
When I look at the stars they shine of your eyes
The sky, it burns bright with your presence tonight
Yet your so above me and I cannot fly
To the angel above me I long to be with, with
Angel above me
If I was to walk 'till time saw no end
If I was to climb 'till the air was too thin
I could not find a picture to fit the frame
As perfect as you
As perfect as you
You showed me life and lived nothing less
Cause you're so above me
I took my time your memory is bliss
The angel above me
When I look at the stars they shine of your eyes
The sky, it burns bright with your presence tonight
Yet you're so above me and I cannot fly
To the angel above me I long to be with, with
Angel above me
To look at the mountains vast and great
Is one step above in seeing your face
To look at the stars for they lead the way
To the angel above
If I was to walk 'till time saw no end
If I was to climb 'till the air was too thin
I could not find a picture to fit the frame
As perfect as you
As perfect as you
You showed me life and lived nothing less
Yet you're so above me
I took my time your memory is bliss
The angel above me
When I look at the stars they shine of your eyes
The sky, it burns bright with your presence tonight
Yet your so above me and I cannot fly
To the angel above me I long to be with, with
Angel above me
Lyrics submitted by JRBD
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
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Rufio Rufio Rufio Rufio Ru Fi Ooooo :P
i've just been invitited to a band where they wanted me to play this son... i know you'll kick me (sorry) but I personaly don't like this kind of music... hey listen to the Great Gig in the Sky... maybe you'll like it haha... naa but its a really catchy lyrics although they sing about the only boring things actual songs sing about... a very superficial view of love... not very expressive...
After reading Rufiobrodie's (If that's the truth,the lyrics do go with it) reply,I listened to the song and my eyes teared up a litte because I have had a parent die as well.
But,on the positive side,you could totally use this song to score sweet points with a guy/girl :)
Sweet, good song.
this song has the best lyrics ever..... I know if a guy ever sang this song to me id be with him forever!!!
sa s'est une vraiment bonne tunes
ok ur one pathetic gurl.....i gotta admit dat tha lyrics do rock! but u mean if i went to ur house and sang dis song to u dat u would be wit me forever?bs
late - e
hey punk e, arent you kind of hypocritical by calling superstar pathetic then turning around and talking like "dis and dat and tha." honestly, who do you think is more pathetic here?
I agree with SandwichPunk!!! I really like this song, I think Rufio are one of the best punk bands around and that's a lot coming from me because I listen to a lot of different bands. I can only hope they get famous enough so they go on tour so that I can go see them live!! :-)
To anyone in the Bay Area, Rufio is playing at Santa Clara University on February 1st. Check them out; they're great live. Punk E, although your music tastes are good, you write like an idiot.