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.
High energy, your love is lifting me
Ooh yeah
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
Ooh so high
It was only last week when we first met
And I was walking down the street
You came up from behind me and I knew
That our eyes were gonna meet
That's when I fell into your arms
Imagine my surprise
I thought this only happened in fairy-tales
Love hit me right between the eyes
Oh high energy, your love is lifting me
Ooh yeah
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
When you called me on the telephone
You made my spirits rise
I'm glad the others didn't last
It's a blessing in disguise
Every time you're touching me
It gives me such a thrill
And when I look deep into your eyes
My heart just can't keep still
Oh, no, no, no!
High energy, your love is lifting me
Ooh, yeah
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
All the gold that's in Fort Knox
Couldn't buy this happiness
And with your love, I don't need money
I don't need success
And I became a victim of a certain love attack
It happened in the blink of an eye
And there's no holding back
No, no ,no ,no!
High energy, your love is lifting me
High energy, your love is lifting me
High energy, your love is lifting me
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
Ooh yeah
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
Ooh so high
It was only last week when we first met
And I was walking down the street
You came up from behind me and I knew
That our eyes were gonna meet
That's when I fell into your arms
Imagine my surprise
I thought this only happened in fairy-tales
Love hit me right between the eyes
Oh high energy, your love is lifting me
Ooh yeah
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
When you called me on the telephone
You made my spirits rise
I'm glad the others didn't last
It's a blessing in disguise
Every time you're touching me
It gives me such a thrill
And when I look deep into your eyes
My heart just can't keep still
Oh, no, no, no!
High energy, your love is lifting me
Ooh, yeah
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
All the gold that's in Fort Knox
Couldn't buy this happiness
And with your love, I don't need money
I don't need success
And I became a victim of a certain love attack
It happened in the blink of an eye
And there's no holding back
No, no ,no ,no!
High energy, your love is lifting me
High energy, your love is lifting me
High energy, your love is lifting me
High energy, your love is lifting me
Lifting me high
Lyrics submitted by circusjuggler
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