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.
I havent got a clue if youre the one
But I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
I wanna do this right
Dont wanna waste this night
But Im drowning
Drowning in your love
Bring me flowers and talk for hours
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face, your warm embrace
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Im a little scared to hold you close
Cause I just might never ever let you go
Caught up in your smile, Im happy as a child
But Im still drowning, drowning in your love
Bring me flowers and talk for hours
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face, your warm embrace
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Youre heart gives for nothing in return
And Im just taking, taking you in
Caught up in your smile,
Im happy as a child
But Im still drowning, drowning in your love
Bring me flowers, and talk for hours
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face, your warm embrace
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
But I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
I wanna do this right
Dont wanna waste this night
But Im drowning
Drowning in your love
Bring me flowers and talk for hours
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face, your warm embrace
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Im a little scared to hold you close
Cause I just might never ever let you go
Caught up in your smile, Im happy as a child
But Im still drowning, drowning in your love
Bring me flowers and talk for hours
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face, your warm embrace
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Youre heart gives for nothing in return
And Im just taking, taking you in
Caught up in your smile,
Im happy as a child
But Im still drowning, drowning in your love
Bring me flowers, and talk for hours
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
Kiss my face, your warm embrace
ooh I like you, and ooh I like how you make me feel
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i think this song is about a girl who has gotten her heart broken before, and isnt sure what love is [i havent got a clue if your the one]. and she really likes hhim and he treats her like a princess, but other guys have treated her like shit, so she is still wondering.
Well i think its about a girl that has had her heart broken at one time and she WAS in love and things were going great but then out of no where he just decides it wont work....And now she met a new guy thats really nice and she really likes him...But she isn't sure if he is true or just like the other guy
It's pretty straightforward....The first two lines basically sum everything up. It's a beautiful song; I can listen to this for hours on end, just like all of Hope's other songs.
probably one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
such a pretty song i love hopes voice
This song is simple and sweet. I think its about a girl who has never really experienced love and she just kinda took a chance not really analizing the relatioship and going with it.
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i love this song, its soo cute. I think though that its more about her uncertainess over her feelings. She knows that she likes him but not sure if she loves him, Also "I havent got a clue if youre the one" sort of shows that shes not sure but she almost wishes it was the "one"
Then she says "Youre heart gives for nothing in return And Im just taking, taking you in Caught up in your smile, Im happy as a child But Im still drowning, drowning in your love" and here i think shes saying that hes a sweet guy and its not like he has an agenda but its all so like sickly sweet and overwhelming.
i love this song so much though, and her voice is so beautiful