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're not my dream girl.
You're not my reality girl.
You're my dreams come true girl.
All the troubles in my past. That's just what they are.
And all the delusions that took host then past. They've only made my immunity strong.
You're not my dream girl
You're not my reality girl.
You're my dreams come true girl.
I didn't blast your eyes up to moons.
I hope this for you to not be ending very soon.
Just crying in orbit with these mirrors of perfection.
To die in the arms of your affection.
What land is this?
May I never wake.
What land is this?
May I never wake.
(You're not my dream girl. You're not my reality girl. You're my dreams come true girl.)
All the troubles in my past. That's just what they are.
And all the delusions that took host then past, have only made my immunity strong.
I'm not your dream girl.
(No no no no no no no your dream.)
(Take me dancing tonight.)
(Take me out, it's Saturday!)
You're not my reality girl.
You're my dreams come true girl.
All the troubles in my past. That's just what they are.
And all the delusions that took host then past. They've only made my immunity strong.
You're not my dream girl
You're not my reality girl.
You're my dreams come true girl.
I didn't blast your eyes up to moons.
I hope this for you to not be ending very soon.
Just crying in orbit with these mirrors of perfection.
To die in the arms of your affection.
What land is this?
May I never wake.
What land is this?
May I never wake.
(You're not my dream girl. You're not my reality girl. You're my dreams come true girl.)
All the troubles in my past. That's just what they are.
And all the delusions that took host then past, have only made my immunity strong.
I'm not your dream girl.
(No no no no no no no your dream.)
(Take me dancing tonight.)
(Take me out, it's Saturday!)
Lyrics submitted by NonOperational
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wow this is simply amazing.
I love this song.
Not that I existed then, but it really brings me back to the times where there were drive-ins to theaters, and where asking for someone's number was a really big deal. I simply love this song.
is this not a cover of some old song? wow it's good
I would love to know the caliber of broads this guy is tagging after writing a song like this. I'm guessing it makes just about any women wet in their vaginal area...even the lesbos. This guy probably fucks all the time now!
I heard he got married? maybe its about her?