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 only takes two hours by plane
If you drive you can make it in a day
Just think baby if we met halfway
They say the miles will tear us apart
But they don't how wrong they are
For us forever just isn't that far
I will wait for you
Through the lonely hours
Where you are
Won't change the way I feel
Oh my heart with you
You don't have to worry
This emptiness is something
Only you can fill
I will wait for you
Will you wait for me
Say you will,say you will,say you will,say you will
When you're scared and you think we could fall
When it feels like we just might lose it all
Listen to your heart baby before you build that wall
I will wait for you
Through the lonely hours
Where you are
Won't change the way I feel
Oh my heart with you
You don't have to worry
This emptiness is something
Only you can fill
I will wait for you
Will you wait for me
Say you will,say you will,say you will,say you will
When you've been missing me a little too long
Baby be strong
I will wait for you
Through the lonely hours
Where you are
Won't change the way I feel
Oh my heart with you
You don't have to worry
This emptiness is something
Only you can fill
I will wait for you
Will you wait for me
Say you will,say you will,say you will,say you will
If you drive you can make it in a day
Just think baby if we met halfway
They say the miles will tear us apart
But they don't how wrong they are
For us forever just isn't that far
I will wait for you
Through the lonely hours
Where you are
Won't change the way I feel
Oh my heart with you
You don't have to worry
This emptiness is something
Only you can fill
I will wait for you
Will you wait for me
Say you will,say you will,say you will,say you will
When you're scared and you think we could fall
When it feels like we just might lose it all
Listen to your heart baby before you build that wall
I will wait for you
Through the lonely hours
Where you are
Won't change the way I feel
Oh my heart with you
You don't have to worry
This emptiness is something
Only you can fill
I will wait for you
Will you wait for me
Say you will,say you will,say you will,say you will
When you've been missing me a little too long
Baby be strong
I will wait for you
Through the lonely hours
Where you are
Won't change the way I feel
Oh my heart with you
You don't have to worry
This emptiness is something
Only you can fill
I will wait for you
Will you wait for me
Say you will,say you will,say you will,say you will
Lyrics submitted by Shoot_Me
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
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i love this song... i just wish i could hear it again sometime soon... havent heard it in forever... but its just talking about how love will hold you together no matter the distance between you... just dont give up on eachother!!