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.
Let me sing the song with side refrain
As we stroll along the lane again
And the rain is beating softly on your face
And we’re standing just outside the magic place
And I hear the sound of mandolins
Playing all around us, golden strings
And the feeling in my heart just sings
All the joy and sorrow that love brings
And I’ll surround you with my brightest light
And I’ll shine my love into your life
On a magic night like this
Yeah, on a magic night like this
Hey yeah, Hey yeah, Hey yeah
And I will tell you of your many charms
And you will melt like butter in my arms
Just like two together for eternity
And it comes out just like reality
And across the street, we’re laughing, crying to each other
And the silver moon above supplies our cover
And it all seems just like a dream come true
And my heart belongs to only you
And I’ll kiss you on the lips with tenderness
And you’ll lay your head upon my chest
On a magic night like this, oh yeah
On a magic night like this
On a magic night like this where stars fall from the sky
When the magic light and stars are shining in your eyes
You know its love, yes it is, you know its love, yes it is
You know you can’t resist, you can’t resist
Let me sing the song with side refrain
As we stroll along the lane again
And the rain is beating gently on your face
And we’re standing just outside the magic place
And I hear the sound of mandolins
And playing all around us, golden strings
And I’ll tell you of your many charms
And you’ll melt like butter in my arms
And you’ll shine your love into my life
And I’ll shine with my brightest light, yes
On a magic night like this
Oh Yeah, on a magic night like this
On a magic night
Ooh babe, on a magic night like this
On a magic night like this
As we stroll along the lane again
And the rain is beating softly on your face
And we’re standing just outside the magic place
And I hear the sound of mandolins
Playing all around us, golden strings
And the feeling in my heart just sings
All the joy and sorrow that love brings
And I’ll surround you with my brightest light
And I’ll shine my love into your life
On a magic night like this
Yeah, on a magic night like this
Hey yeah, Hey yeah, Hey yeah
And I will tell you of your many charms
And you will melt like butter in my arms
Just like two together for eternity
And it comes out just like reality
And across the street, we’re laughing, crying to each other
And the silver moon above supplies our cover
And it all seems just like a dream come true
And my heart belongs to only you
And I’ll kiss you on the lips with tenderness
And you’ll lay your head upon my chest
On a magic night like this, oh yeah
On a magic night like this
On a magic night like this where stars fall from the sky
When the magic light and stars are shining in your eyes
You know its love, yes it is, you know its love, yes it is
You know you can’t resist, you can’t resist
Let me sing the song with side refrain
As we stroll along the lane again
And the rain is beating gently on your face
And we’re standing just outside the magic place
And I hear the sound of mandolins
And playing all around us, golden strings
And I’ll tell you of your many charms
And you’ll melt like butter in my arms
And you’ll shine your love into my life
And I’ll shine with my brightest light, yes
On a magic night like this
Oh Yeah, on a magic night like this
On a magic night
Ooh babe, on a magic night like this
On a magic night like this
Lyrics submitted by JesusMyKing
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