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.
On the reckless and carefree wings of love
Take my hand, let's fly away
Make the best with what we've got
And improve along the way
I'm a sucker for you beauty darlin'
The way you please and hurt me
Scream for you to pin me down
And happy to beg for mercy
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
The touch of your hand inspires
The taste of you, my favorite song
A lifetime in your gallery
Tell me, would that be wrong?
Would that be too long?
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
Be my lady, be my queen
Be my, my happily ever after
And after, on and on and on
With you all the way, with you all the way
On and on and on
A lifetime in your arms around me
Two were meant to become one
Forever you're my favorite
Forever I'm yours, forever I'm yours
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
Be my lady, be my queen
From here and there and in between
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
Take my hand, let's fly away
Make the best with what we've got
And improve along the way
I'm a sucker for you beauty darlin'
The way you please and hurt me
Scream for you to pin me down
And happy to beg for mercy
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
The touch of your hand inspires
The taste of you, my favorite song
A lifetime in your gallery
Tell me, would that be wrong?
Would that be too long?
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
Be my lady, be my queen
Be my, my happily ever after
And after, on and on and on
With you all the way, with you all the way
On and on and on
A lifetime in your arms around me
Two were meant to become one
Forever you're my favorite
Forever I'm yours, forever I'm yours
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
Be my lady, be my queen
From here and there and in between
Be my baby, be my dream
Be my, my happily ever after
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Happily Ever After Lyrics as written by Christopher M Henderson Case E Woodard
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