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.
As we are driving away from this parking lot
I see fireflies, see fireflies
And I wish we could dance
There's just you and me
When there is nobody else around
You feel butterflies, real butterflies
And you wish for the best
You're sitting next to me
I can hear your breathe
We could drive all night
Let's drive all night
'Cause it's not too late
I know you don't count on me to see it trough
You're just like me, I'm just like you
I'm reckless, too
Let's pretend that we will last
Let's pretend that it's for real
Lay your head down on my chest
While I'm behind the wheel
Let's make up some stories
We'll have a blast
We'll make this story, one of the best
I only stop by your house every now and then
When I need a friend, you need a friend
Or even a man
Well, I don't know but I was suddenly swept away
Do you want me to make love to you?
It's always the same
Let's pretend that we will last
Let's pretend that it's for real
Lay your head down on my chest
While I'm behind the wheel
Let's make up some stories
We'll have a blast
We'll make this story, one of the best
When the timing is right, I'll split a mountain in two
When the timing is right, I'll pretend for you
Always
I see fireflies, see fireflies
And I wish we could dance
There's just you and me
When there is nobody else around
You feel butterflies, real butterflies
And you wish for the best
You're sitting next to me
I can hear your breathe
We could drive all night
Let's drive all night
'Cause it's not too late
I know you don't count on me to see it trough
You're just like me, I'm just like you
I'm reckless, too
Let's pretend that we will last
Let's pretend that it's for real
Lay your head down on my chest
While I'm behind the wheel
Let's make up some stories
We'll have a blast
We'll make this story, one of the best
I only stop by your house every now and then
When I need a friend, you need a friend
Or even a man
Well, I don't know but I was suddenly swept away
Do you want me to make love to you?
It's always the same
Let's pretend that we will last
Let's pretend that it's for real
Lay your head down on my chest
While I'm behind the wheel
Let's make up some stories
We'll have a blast
We'll make this story, one of the best
When the timing is right, I'll split a mountain in two
When the timing is right, I'll pretend for you
Always
Lyrics submitted by BleedorBreathe
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