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 met you in a night so dark and cold
I got lost into your eyes
You looked like an angel from the other side of the night
You touched so softly I couldn't speak a word
You put your finger on my lips
Told me not to be afraid
You kissed me and I got lost into this kiss
I never wanted to wake up anymore
We lost ourselves
We did something wrong
Every time I close my eyes
I see the picture of your face
I try to touch you but I know
That I'm just stranded in my dreams
Every night I hear you cry
You suffer from the pain inside
I try to reach you but I know
I'm too weak to fly to you
I got lost into your eyes
You looked like an angel from the other side of the night
You touched so softly I couldn't speak a word
You put your finger on my lips
Told me not to be afraid
You kissed me and I got lost into this kiss
I never wanted to wake up anymore
We lost ourselves
We did something wrong
Every time I close my eyes
I see the picture of your face
I try to touch you but I know
That I'm just stranded in my dreams
Every night I hear you cry
You suffer from the pain inside
I try to reach you but I know
I'm too weak to fly to you
Lyrics submitted by Nonny
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