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 made a promise , so did I
You'd never leave me alone
You wake me up in the middle of the night
Take what you what and you're gone
Tell me a reason for what I am
I'll never win this game you play
You wake me up in the middle of a dream
You make it over , that's ok
It takes a million years for us to
understand it all
All the love you need is why
It makes no difference now
There is no other you
I'd rather die without you
then let you go
My seasons in the sun
So many moments wasted
My love is living for you
and you should know
(break)
You make my world a better place
But I don't see you around , 'round , 'round
Could there be others I'm replacing
No more love to be found
It takes a million years to make
you understand your heart
Let my love lay where it falls
It makes no difference now
There is no other you
I'd rather die without you
then let you go
My seasons in the sun
So many moments wasted
My love is living for you
and you should know
(break)
It makes no difference now
It makes no difference now
It makes no difference now
It makes no difference now
There is no other you
I'd rather die without you
then let you go
My seasons in the sun
So many moments wasted
My love is living for you
and you should know
(repeat last verse and fade out )
You'd never leave me alone
You wake me up in the middle of the night
Take what you what and you're gone
Tell me a reason for what I am
I'll never win this game you play
You wake me up in the middle of a dream
You make it over , that's ok
It takes a million years for us to
understand it all
All the love you need is why
It makes no difference now
There is no other you
I'd rather die without you
then let you go
My seasons in the sun
So many moments wasted
My love is living for you
and you should know
(break)
You make my world a better place
But I don't see you around , 'round , 'round
Could there be others I'm replacing
No more love to be found
It takes a million years to make
you understand your heart
Let my love lay where it falls
It makes no difference now
There is no other you
I'd rather die without you
then let you go
My seasons in the sun
So many moments wasted
My love is living for you
and you should know
(break)
It makes no difference now
It makes no difference now
It makes no difference now
It makes no difference now
There is no other you
I'd rather die without you
then let you go
My seasons in the sun
So many moments wasted
My love is living for you
and you should know
(repeat last verse and fade out )
Lyrics submitted by webmasterdee
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