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.
Used to be afraid of love
Used to be alone
Never thought I'd find someone to lean a bond
Like a blessing from above
You came into my life
When my faith was gone
Somehow you found me
You took my hand when I was lost
Embraced me with your love
In your arms is where I belong
You are my shelter
My tears and laughter
The sunlight and the wind
You are my angel
You are the joy that love can bring
Love will grow and takes us high
Love has just begun
And I do believe nothing can bring us down
I can see it in your eyes
The fail will never fade
Cause in my heart I know
To be there beside you
To hold you when you're down and out
Embrace you with my love
Cause in my heart is where you belong
You are my shelter
My tears and laughter
The sunlight and the wind
You are my angel
You are the joy that love can bring
You are my one and only
(You are my everything) You are my everything
Your endless love surrounds me
You are the joy that love can bring
Yes, you are
Oh baby
(You are my shelter)
(My tears and laughter) My tears and laughter, babe, babe, babe
The sunlight and the wind
You are my angel (my angel)
You are the joy that love can bring
Your love surrounds me
Oh baby don't you know you're my everything
You are my angel
You are the joy that love can bring
You are my angel
Yes you are
Used to be alone
Never thought I'd find someone to lean a bond
Like a blessing from above
You came into my life
When my faith was gone
Somehow you found me
You took my hand when I was lost
Embraced me with your love
In your arms is where I belong
You are my shelter
My tears and laughter
The sunlight and the wind
You are my angel
You are the joy that love can bring
Love will grow and takes us high
Love has just begun
And I do believe nothing can bring us down
I can see it in your eyes
The fail will never fade
Cause in my heart I know
To be there beside you
To hold you when you're down and out
Embrace you with my love
Cause in my heart is where you belong
You are my shelter
My tears and laughter
The sunlight and the wind
You are my angel
You are the joy that love can bring
You are my one and only
(You are my everything) You are my everything
Your endless love surrounds me
You are the joy that love can bring
Yes, you are
Oh baby
(You are my shelter)
(My tears and laughter) My tears and laughter, babe, babe, babe
The sunlight and the wind
You are my angel (my angel)
You are the joy that love can bring
Your love surrounds me
Oh baby don't you know you're my everything
You are my angel
You are the joy that love can bring
You are my angel
Yes you are
Lyrics submitted by starlitecascade
You Are Lyrics as written by Peter Jan Bertilsson Andreas Aleman
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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