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.
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
I gotta turn this car around
I never should have left you there
Boy, this traffic is making me sick
Boy, I can't wait to have you near
I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry
Now quick, quick, quick
Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this
This opportunity will only come once in my life, my life
I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry
Now quick, quick, quick
Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this
See what you're bringing me, boy, is priceless
I gotta be out of my mind not to try this
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Boy, I need to say what's in my heart
I was scared, but I'll do my part
I came back to tell you face to face
So what we have won't go to waste
I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry
Now quick, quick, quick
Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this
This opportunity will only come once in my life, my life, yeah
Sorry, sorry, sorry, I'm coming down to fix this
You should know how I feel, I know I got you twisted
See what you're bringing me, boy, is priceless
I gotta be out of my mind not to try this
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
The things that you can give to me
I can feel it when you're holding me close
Feel like one of the world wonders
I know I'm going under
Come see that I'm ready for this
And you're so good for me
You're my true joy
You make me wanna say
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
I gotta turn this car around
I never should have left you there
Boy, this traffic is making me sick
Boy, I can't wait to have you near
I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry
Now quick, quick, quick
Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this
This opportunity will only come once in my life, my life
I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry
Now quick, quick, quick
Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this
See what you're bringing me, boy, is priceless
I gotta be out of my mind not to try this
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Boy, I need to say what's in my heart
I was scared, but I'll do my part
I came back to tell you face to face
So what we have won't go to waste
I gotta hurry, hurry, hurry
Now quick, quick, quick
Just step on the gas 'cause I don't wanna miss this
This opportunity will only come once in my life, my life, yeah
Sorry, sorry, sorry, I'm coming down to fix this
You should know how I feel, I know I got you twisted
See what you're bringing me, boy, is priceless
I gotta be out of my mind not to try this
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
The things that you can give to me
I can feel it when you're holding me close
Feel like one of the world wonders
I know I'm going under
Come see that I'm ready for this
And you're so good for me
You're my true joy
You make me wanna say
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Through the strength, I found love
In time, I found myself in happiness with you
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
Happiness Lyrics as written by Joel Zimmerman Autumn Rowe
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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cant believe no on has commented on this song yet!! THIS SONG IS FANTASTICCCCC!! LOVE IT!
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I love this song because I fell in love for the first time yesterday. :DDDDD It reminds me of myself and my new BF.
this song is sooo cool
"Through strength, I found love In time I find myself in happiness with you"
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