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 got my sights set on you and I'm ready to aim
I have a heart that will never be tamed
I knew you were something special when you spoke my name
Now I can't wait to see you again
I've got a way of knowing when something is right
I feel like I must've known you in another life (ooh)
'Cause I felt this deep connection when you looked in my eyes (I can't wait)
Now I can't wait to see you again
The last time I freaked out
I just kept looking down
I st-st-stuttered when you asked me what I'm thinkin' 'bout
Felt like I couldn't breathe
You asked what's wrong with me
My best friend Lesley said, "Oh, she's just being Miley"
The next time we hang out, I will redeem myself
My heart, it can't rest 'til then
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again
I got this crazy feelin' deep inside
When you called and asked to see me tomorrow night
I'm not a mind reader but I'm reading the sign (that you can't wait)
That you can't wait to see me again
The last time I freaked out
I just kept looking down
I st-st-stuttered when you asked me what I'm thinkin' 'bout
Felt like I couldn't breathe
You asked what's wrong with me
My best friend Lesley said, "Oh, she's just being Miley"
The next time we hang out, I will redeem myself
My heart, it can't rest 'til then
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again
I got my sights set on you and I'm ready to aim
The last time I freaked out
I just kept looking down
I st-st-stuttered when you asked me what I'm thinkin' 'bout
Felt like I couldn't breathe
You asked what's wrong with me
My best friend Lesley said, "Oh, she's just being Miley"
The next time we hang out, I will redeem myself
My heart, it can't rest 'til then
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again (see you again, see you again)
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again
I have a heart that will never be tamed
I knew you were something special when you spoke my name
Now I can't wait to see you again
I've got a way of knowing when something is right
I feel like I must've known you in another life (ooh)
'Cause I felt this deep connection when you looked in my eyes (I can't wait)
Now I can't wait to see you again
The last time I freaked out
I just kept looking down
I st-st-stuttered when you asked me what I'm thinkin' 'bout
Felt like I couldn't breathe
You asked what's wrong with me
My best friend Lesley said, "Oh, she's just being Miley"
The next time we hang out, I will redeem myself
My heart, it can't rest 'til then
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again
I got this crazy feelin' deep inside
When you called and asked to see me tomorrow night
I'm not a mind reader but I'm reading the sign (that you can't wait)
That you can't wait to see me again
The last time I freaked out
I just kept looking down
I st-st-stuttered when you asked me what I'm thinkin' 'bout
Felt like I couldn't breathe
You asked what's wrong with me
My best friend Lesley said, "Oh, she's just being Miley"
The next time we hang out, I will redeem myself
My heart, it can't rest 'til then
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again
I got my sights set on you and I'm ready to aim
The last time I freaked out
I just kept looking down
I st-st-stuttered when you asked me what I'm thinkin' 'bout
Felt like I couldn't breathe
You asked what's wrong with me
My best friend Lesley said, "Oh, she's just being Miley"
The next time we hang out, I will redeem myself
My heart, it can't rest 'til then
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again (see you again, see you again)
Oh woah woah, I, I can't wait to see you again
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