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.
I saw you there
I smiled at you
You didn’t care
It’s ok I’ll get you soon
After this sweet day I’ll be with you
When I fill you up inside
With my loving kindness you’ll be mine
And you should come and say hello, boy
And when you see me there waiting
You’ll wonder where you had been
All say just right here sweetheart
And I’ll be hear to the end
The silence breaks
You’re always on my mind
When I feel you gentle smile
I see you with another guy
I fell so unloved
Without you next to me
When I’m with you
It feels like electricity
I saw you there
I winked at you
You seemed to care
It’s happening
I’m leading her to become just like me
I know were different in some ways
We can change that now and run away
I see you every day
I know, you’re good for me
I love you so
And when you see me there waiting
You’ll wonder where you had been
I’ll say it ok darling
Now let’s just runaway girlfriend
The silence breaks
You’re always on my mind
When I feel you gentle smile
I see you with another guy
I fell so unloved
Without you next to me
When I’m with you
It feels like electricity
The silence breaks
You’re always on my mind
When I feel you gentle smile
I see you with another guy
I fell so unloved
Without you next to me
When I’m with you
It feels like
It’s going to be like this someday
You and me, we’re going to run away
It’s going to be like this someday
You and me, we’re going to run away
It’s going to be that way
We’re going to run away
It’s going to be that way
Someday
I smiled at you
You didn’t care
It’s ok I’ll get you soon
After this sweet day I’ll be with you
When I fill you up inside
With my loving kindness you’ll be mine
And you should come and say hello, boy
And when you see me there waiting
You’ll wonder where you had been
All say just right here sweetheart
And I’ll be hear to the end
The silence breaks
You’re always on my mind
When I feel you gentle smile
I see you with another guy
I fell so unloved
Without you next to me
When I’m with you
It feels like electricity
I saw you there
I winked at you
You seemed to care
It’s happening
I’m leading her to become just like me
I know were different in some ways
We can change that now and run away
I see you every day
I know, you’re good for me
I love you so
And when you see me there waiting
You’ll wonder where you had been
I’ll say it ok darling
Now let’s just runaway girlfriend
The silence breaks
You’re always on my mind
When I feel you gentle smile
I see you with another guy
I fell so unloved
Without you next to me
When I’m with you
It feels like electricity
The silence breaks
You’re always on my mind
When I feel you gentle smile
I see you with another guy
I fell so unloved
Without you next to me
When I’m with you
It feels like
It’s going to be like this someday
You and me, we’re going to run away
It’s going to be like this someday
You and me, we’re going to run away
It’s going to be that way
We’re going to run away
It’s going to be that way
Someday
Lyrics submitted by NotCoolZeus
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