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.
As two we can make it through
As long as we stick together
Though the road ahead is rough
Our love will carry us through forever
I know times have changed
And things aren't always what they seem
But baby, let's work as one
Defy our odds to make things better
'Cause I know love is sometimes hard to figure out
But just know, together we can make it through somehow...
You're like the sun that sets so far beyond the sea
You're out of reach
But trust that we were meant to be
Romeo never felt for Juliet
The way I do about you
If I'm gonna make it through this life
I gotta hold on tight
To me and you
I know the chance we're taking
The sacrifices we're making
Paying our dues to make our dreams come true, ooh...
You think true love exists in the minds of only fools
But please don't shut me out
'Cause with love there ain't no rules
Oh, and I know love is so hard to figure out
But just know, together we can make it through somehow
You're like the sun that sets so far beyond the sea
You're out of reach
But trust that we were meant to be
Romeo never felt for Juliet
The way I do about you
If I'm gonna make it through this life
I gotta hold on tight
To me and you...
We've got love, so don't let fear stand in its way
All I know is that I am here to stay
So believe in my heart
You will never ever be alone
And just know, you must know
We were meant to be
Our love was destiny
Baby, just believe...
You're like the sun that sets so far beyond the sea
You're out of reach
But trust that we were meant to be
And Romeo never felt for Juliet
The way I do about you
If I'm gonna make it through this life
I gotta hold on tight, to me and you
Baby, baby, baby...
It's... baby, it's me and you...
As long as we stick together
Though the road ahead is rough
Our love will carry us through forever
I know times have changed
And things aren't always what they seem
But baby, let's work as one
Defy our odds to make things better
'Cause I know love is sometimes hard to figure out
But just know, together we can make it through somehow...
You're like the sun that sets so far beyond the sea
You're out of reach
But trust that we were meant to be
Romeo never felt for Juliet
The way I do about you
If I'm gonna make it through this life
I gotta hold on tight
To me and you
I know the chance we're taking
The sacrifices we're making
Paying our dues to make our dreams come true, ooh...
You think true love exists in the minds of only fools
But please don't shut me out
'Cause with love there ain't no rules
Oh, and I know love is so hard to figure out
But just know, together we can make it through somehow
You're like the sun that sets so far beyond the sea
You're out of reach
But trust that we were meant to be
Romeo never felt for Juliet
The way I do about you
If I'm gonna make it through this life
I gotta hold on tight
To me and you...
We've got love, so don't let fear stand in its way
All I know is that I am here to stay
So believe in my heart
You will never ever be alone
And just know, you must know
We were meant to be
Our love was destiny
Baby, just believe...
You're like the sun that sets so far beyond the sea
You're out of reach
But trust that we were meant to be
And Romeo never felt for Juliet
The way I do about you
If I'm gonna make it through this life
I gotta hold on tight, to me and you
Baby, baby, baby...
It's... baby, it's me and you...
Lyrics submitted by screamer969799
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