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 woke up early in the morning and you weren't there
I woke up early in the morning and I could have been anywhere
But I know exactly where I am
Somewhere between making love and being friends
I tried to call you in the evening but you didn't pick up
Something about being busy, hustling just trying to make a buck
But I know that's just the way you are
Just trying to forget, but this ain't no ordinary love
When your love is safe
I'll be giving it all away
When your hope is gone
I'll be up till dawn
Something that I want to tell you that I'll never say
Sorry that I ever told you all those thinks I didn't mean inside my head
But you know that's just the way I am
Just trying to forget but this ain't no ordinary love
When your love is safe
I'll be giving it all away
When your hope is gone
I'll be up till dawn
When your love
Your love
Your love
Giving it all away
When your love
Your love
Your love
Giving it all away
I woke up early in the morning and I could have been anywhere
But I know exactly where I am
Somewhere between making love and being friends
I tried to call you in the evening but you didn't pick up
Something about being busy, hustling just trying to make a buck
But I know that's just the way you are
Just trying to forget, but this ain't no ordinary love
When your love is safe
I'll be giving it all away
When your hope is gone
I'll be up till dawn
Something that I want to tell you that I'll never say
Sorry that I ever told you all those thinks I didn't mean inside my head
But you know that's just the way I am
Just trying to forget but this ain't no ordinary love
When your love is safe
I'll be giving it all away
When your hope is gone
I'll be up till dawn
When your love
Your love
Your love
Giving it all away
When your love
Your love
Your love
Giving it all away
Lyrics submitted by niggytardust
When Your Love Is Safe Lyrics as written by Patrick J Grossi
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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