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.
so this is it
the feeling that ive missed
a subtle kind of pain
that keeps me from sleep
try to explain
how your touch drives me insane
and i cant spend a night
without wishing i was with you
wanna tell you a secret
and leave it on your lips
wanna sing it through your body
wanna tell it through this kiss
if i told you my secret
would you swear to keep it
would you swear to keep it
im watching you dance
im seeing you smile
still getting butterflies
every once in a while
feelings insist on falling
twist on lust
a choice to care
a wish to touch
when you say never ill say lie
when you say always ill say true
when you say love ill say you ill say you
the feeling that ive missed
a subtle kind of pain
that keeps me from sleep
try to explain
how your touch drives me insane
and i cant spend a night
without wishing i was with you
wanna tell you a secret
and leave it on your lips
wanna sing it through your body
wanna tell it through this kiss
if i told you my secret
would you swear to keep it
would you swear to keep it
im watching you dance
im seeing you smile
still getting butterflies
every once in a while
feelings insist on falling
twist on lust
a choice to care
a wish to touch
when you say never ill say lie
when you say always ill say true
when you say love ill say you ill say you
Lyrics submitted by purechaosbass
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its about a guy having such strong emotions for a girl and just letting her know how he feels how every moment with her is beauitful in his eyes...and i love this song..every kiss and everything he does with her is like a secret...its not just the taste its the touch.
i totally agree, really great song. the slow bit "when you say never ill say lie ... etc" really nice. simple but puts through what hes thinking perfectly, asteria pwn
Such a catchy song. Agreed, it is simple, but good things need not be complex. ^_^
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this song live is amazing.
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i love this song so much, its beautiful.
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i love this song its on my myspace and everything! its about a guy who loves a girl!
i love this song its on my myspace and everything! its about a guy who loves a girl!