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.
So I'll confess that I'm such a mess without you
I miss making out to movies at night
If we got in a fight
Well, we'd make up in our room
While I'm away (while I'm away)
Will you promise me you'll stay?
And don't forget me when I'm gone
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
No you're not alone and this one's for you
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
If you feel the same way that I do
It's just not fair
The boy's supposed to get the girl
I'll keep my story straight
But we've had so much time away
If you're gonna go away this summer
Please let me know that you're okay
Cause I'm on the run until this winter
Where ever you go my heart will stay
While I'm away (while I'm away)
Will you promise me you'll stay?
And don't forget me when I'm gone
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
No you're not alone and this one's for you
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
If you feel the same way that I do
I've got the words if you will listen
You've got that something I've been missing
In every song it won't be too long
It won't be to long, woah
We are the only ones
Who need to know what is going on
This is our secret
I hope we keep it
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
No you're not alone and this one's for you
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
If you feel the same way that I do
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
(We are the only ones)
No you're not alone and this ones for you
(Who need to know what is going on)
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
(This is our secret)
If you feel the same way that I do
(I hope we keep it)
I miss making out to movies at night
If we got in a fight
Well, we'd make up in our room
While I'm away (while I'm away)
Will you promise me you'll stay?
And don't forget me when I'm gone
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
No you're not alone and this one's for you
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
If you feel the same way that I do
It's just not fair
The boy's supposed to get the girl
I'll keep my story straight
But we've had so much time away
If you're gonna go away this summer
Please let me know that you're okay
Cause I'm on the run until this winter
Where ever you go my heart will stay
While I'm away (while I'm away)
Will you promise me you'll stay?
And don't forget me when I'm gone
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
No you're not alone and this one's for you
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
If you feel the same way that I do
I've got the words if you will listen
You've got that something I've been missing
In every song it won't be too long
It won't be to long, woah
We are the only ones
Who need to know what is going on
This is our secret
I hope we keep it
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
No you're not alone and this one's for you
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
If you feel the same way that I do
Sing it up, sing it up, woah
(We are the only ones)
No you're not alone and this ones for you
(Who need to know what is going on)
So turn it up, turn it up, woah
(This is our secret)
If you feel the same way that I do
(I hope we keep it)
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