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 had to leave you and go away
But I think about you every day
in the morning and in the afternoon
I wish that I could see you soon
And when I held you I felt so fine
It was like there was nothing left on my mind
It was like Rockaway Beach in the month of June
I wish that I could see you soon
I had no plans to meet you, baby
I had a million things to do, baby
But you hit my heart with a harpoon
I wish that I could see you soon
The angels go, "How long 'til you can see her?"
And I'm like, "The sooner the better"
"Do you really think she will wait for you?"
Well I have no way to say and there's nothing I can do
Well I have no way to say and there's nothing I can do, go
Now listen, now that I am across the sea
I wonder if you're gonna wait for me
Or if you're gonna find a new boy to spoon
I wish that I could see you soon
And if you wait a little my pretty friend
Until I come back to hold your hand
We'll be like bugs when they break through a cocoon
You know, I wish that I could see you soon
It'd been a while since I felt like this
And now I found someone I really miss
Under the sun, under the moon
I wish that I could see you soon
Angels, "How long 'til you can see her?"
And I'm like, "The sooner the better"
"Do you really think she will wait for you?"
And I'm like, "There's no way to say and there is nothing I can do"
Well there is no way to say and there's nothing I can do, go
Angels again, "How long 'til you can see her?"
And I'm like, "Well, the sooner the better"
"Do you really think she will wait for you?"
And I'm like, "There's no way to say and there's nothing I can do"
Well there is no way to say and there's nothing I can do
Well there is no way to say and there's nothing I can do
No way to say and there's nothing I can do
But I think about you every day
in the morning and in the afternoon
I wish that I could see you soon
And when I held you I felt so fine
It was like there was nothing left on my mind
It was like Rockaway Beach in the month of June
I wish that I could see you soon
I had no plans to meet you, baby
I had a million things to do, baby
But you hit my heart with a harpoon
I wish that I could see you soon
The angels go, "How long 'til you can see her?"
And I'm like, "The sooner the better"
"Do you really think she will wait for you?"
Well I have no way to say and there's nothing I can do
Well I have no way to say and there's nothing I can do, go
Now listen, now that I am across the sea
I wonder if you're gonna wait for me
Or if you're gonna find a new boy to spoon
I wish that I could see you soon
And if you wait a little my pretty friend
Until I come back to hold your hand
We'll be like bugs when they break through a cocoon
You know, I wish that I could see you soon
It'd been a while since I felt like this
And now I found someone I really miss
Under the sun, under the moon
I wish that I could see you soon
Angels, "How long 'til you can see her?"
And I'm like, "The sooner the better"
"Do you really think she will wait for you?"
And I'm like, "There's no way to say and there is nothing I can do"
Well there is no way to say and there's nothing I can do, go
Angels again, "How long 'til you can see her?"
And I'm like, "Well, the sooner the better"
"Do you really think she will wait for you?"
And I'm like, "There's no way to say and there's nothing I can do"
Well there is no way to say and there's nothing I can do
Well there is no way to say and there's nothing I can do
No way to say and there's nothing I can do
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I Wish That I Could See You Soon Lyrics as written by David Benouaisch
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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this song is really adorable. I do love the angels part and the saxophone part so cute :)