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.
You and I, holding hands
hoping all will go as planned
I held you tight 'till the stroke of midnight
When I felt I had to let you know
That this wont last forever
From the ocean to the sand
Just let me take your hand
May this be our finest memory
Now its a yea from when we met
and I havent forgot you yet
May this be our final memory
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can leave the world behind
Hey, I can tell from that look in your eyes
that we should pretend like theres something left to find
You and I, standing still
Someday I know we will be
Something more than just a memory
We made plans to meet beneath the moonlight
when I felt I had to you that
this wont be our last kiss
from the stars to the empty shore
I'll be forever yours
may this be our finest memory
you've got me suspended and you wont let me down
Suspension makes such a sorrowed sound
may this be our final memory
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can leave the world behind
Hey, I can tell from that look in your eyes
that we should pretend like theres something left to find
You and I, walking fast
I'll do my best to make this moment last
We dance as one underneath the streetlight
I hope you know I'll never let you go
I wont leave this way again
From the country to the coast
Summers what i need the most
may this be our finest memory
and with you finally by my side
i know how it feels to be alive
may this be our final memory
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can leave the world behind
Hey, I can tell from that look in your eyes
that we should pretend like theres something left to find
the summer heats the asphalt on the street
and the waves crash down upon the shore
are you sure its for the best?
theres sunburn still left on my skin
and it'll never fade away
it'll never fade away
you'll never fade away
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, can you feel the breeze among the trees
as it brings you to your knees
hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can just leave this world behind
hey, theres sunburn still left on my skin
and maybe, just maybe
this can begin
this can begin
hoping all will go as planned
I held you tight 'till the stroke of midnight
When I felt I had to let you know
That this wont last forever
From the ocean to the sand
Just let me take your hand
May this be our finest memory
Now its a yea from when we met
and I havent forgot you yet
May this be our final memory
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can leave the world behind
Hey, I can tell from that look in your eyes
that we should pretend like theres something left to find
You and I, standing still
Someday I know we will be
Something more than just a memory
We made plans to meet beneath the moonlight
when I felt I had to you that
this wont be our last kiss
from the stars to the empty shore
I'll be forever yours
may this be our finest memory
you've got me suspended and you wont let me down
Suspension makes such a sorrowed sound
may this be our final memory
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can leave the world behind
Hey, I can tell from that look in your eyes
that we should pretend like theres something left to find
You and I, walking fast
I'll do my best to make this moment last
We dance as one underneath the streetlight
I hope you know I'll never let you go
I wont leave this way again
From the country to the coast
Summers what i need the most
may this be our finest memory
and with you finally by my side
i know how it feels to be alive
may this be our final memory
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can leave the world behind
Hey, I can tell from that look in your eyes
that we should pretend like theres something left to find
the summer heats the asphalt on the street
and the waves crash down upon the shore
are you sure its for the best?
theres sunburn still left on my skin
and it'll never fade away
it'll never fade away
you'll never fade away
And our hearts were soaked with sun
Lets just lie and say the year was fun
This'll be our holiday
It's just one more night I need
To sing you this symphony
Hey, can you feel the breeze among the trees
as it brings you to your knees
hey, together we can watch the sun rise
together we can just leave this world behind
hey, theres sunburn still left on my skin
and maybe, just maybe
this can begin
this can begin
Lyrics submitted by punkkid6312
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