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 count down the days
Until we say goodbye
I wish there was a way
That I could just stop time
Forever
Remember
Summer nights we spent together
On my car
Counting stars
Just wishing I could stay
I know we only met a month ago
With you
It's always hard to let the feelings go
When summer fades to fall
I'd stay
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Far away from you
Only time will tell
When you're back in school
Will you meet someone else?
Remember
Forever
Summer nights we spent together
Holding hands
Making plans
Just wishing I could stay
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Every time I think of you
I don't wanna face the truth
Why wait forever knowing we may never follow through?
Guess I should get over you
But I can't let go so soon
I'll wait forever knowing we may never follow through?
Why wait forever just for you
I count down the days
Until we say goodbye
I wish there was a way
That I could just stop time
Just wishing I could stay
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
When summer fades to fall
When summer fades to fall
Should've know that this would come and go
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Until we say goodbye
I wish there was a way
That I could just stop time
Forever
Remember
Summer nights we spent together
On my car
Counting stars
Just wishing I could stay
I know we only met a month ago
With you
It's always hard to let the feelings go
When summer fades to fall
I'd stay
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Far away from you
Only time will tell
When you're back in school
Will you meet someone else?
Remember
Forever
Summer nights we spent together
Holding hands
Making plans
Just wishing I could stay
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Every time I think of you
I don't wanna face the truth
Why wait forever knowing we may never follow through?
Guess I should get over you
But I can't let go so soon
I'll wait forever knowing we may never follow through?
Why wait forever just for you
I count down the days
Until we say goodbye
I wish there was a way
That I could just stop time
Just wishing I could stay
Should have known that this would come and go
With you
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
When summer fades to fall
When summer fades to fall
Should've know that this would come and go
And all we'll get is just the afterglow
When summer fades to fall
Lyrics submitted by paperxscissors
Summer Fades to Fall Lyrics as written by David William Faber Raymond Bull
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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