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.
been around a time or two
never seen anything like you
beaten down to the ground
i couldn't lift my head,
couldn't turn around
i found you
i found joy
i got the smiling face
of a little boy
with you time stands still
i can swallow any bitter pill
you gotta young look
a young touch
never knew that
i could love this much
'till you put in your lovin' clutch
you know i've been around
around the track
was bound to lose
'cuz i was too far back
and then you
made your move upon my soul
i had to get ya 'fore i got too old
you saw the gaping
hole in my heart
i let this world tear it all apart
you filled it up & filled it in
you didn't care where it had been
you got a young look
a young touch
never know that
i could love this much
till you put in your lovin' clutch
you gave an old man
a young heart
transplanted from
the broken parts
jump started with your
lovin' spark
you got a holy hold, hold on me
never seen anything like you
beaten down to the ground
i couldn't lift my head,
couldn't turn around
i found you
i found joy
i got the smiling face
of a little boy
with you time stands still
i can swallow any bitter pill
you gotta young look
a young touch
never knew that
i could love this much
'till you put in your lovin' clutch
you know i've been around
around the track
was bound to lose
'cuz i was too far back
and then you
made your move upon my soul
i had to get ya 'fore i got too old
you saw the gaping
hole in my heart
i let this world tear it all apart
you filled it up & filled it in
you didn't care where it had been
you got a young look
a young touch
never know that
i could love this much
till you put in your lovin' clutch
you gave an old man
a young heart
transplanted from
the broken parts
jump started with your
lovin' spark
you got a holy hold, hold on me
Lyrics submitted by musicandnintendo
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