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 took me by surpirse
Just like a rainbow in the night
When I looked in your eyes
I could see diamonds shining bright
(I could see diamonds shining bright)
I never realized
That you'd be the one to make it right
You got me hyponotized
Before my life was black and white
You and me make a team
I want you near me everyday
Lets not have that dream
You and your ways
Don't break my heart
Don't break my heart
We're getting serious
Life by your side can be so nice
Your so mystrious
Yesterday you were cold as ice
I wonder how you feel
If your feelings are the same
When are your smiles are for real
Or is a gail
Don't break my heart
Just like a rainbow in the night
When I looked in your eyes
I could see diamonds shining bright
(I could see diamonds shining bright)
I never realized
That you'd be the one to make it right
You got me hyponotized
Before my life was black and white
You and me make a team
I want you near me everyday
Lets not have that dream
You and your ways
Don't break my heart
Don't break my heart
We're getting serious
Life by your side can be so nice
Your so mystrious
Yesterday you were cold as ice
I wonder how you feel
If your feelings are the same
When are your smiles are for real
Or is a gail
Don't break my heart
Lyrics submitted by Howodd27
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