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.
This is the start of something beautiful
This is the start of something new
You are the one who'd make me lose it all
You are the start of something new, ooh
And I'll throw it all away
And watch you fall into my arms again
And I'll throw it all away
Watch you fall, now
You are the earth that I will stand upon
You are the words that I will sing
And I've thrown it all away
And watched you fall into his arms again
And I thrown it all away
Watched you fall, now
And take me back
Take me home
Watch me fall
Down to earth
Take me back for
This is the start of something beautiful
You are the start of something new
This is the start of something new
You are the one who'd make me lose it all
You are the start of something new, ooh
And I'll throw it all away
And watch you fall into my arms again
And I'll throw it all away
Watch you fall, now
You are the earth that I will stand upon
You are the words that I will sing
And I've thrown it all away
And watched you fall into his arms again
And I thrown it all away
Watched you fall, now
And take me back
Take me home
Watch me fall
Down to earth
Take me back for
This is the start of something beautiful
You are the start of something new
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This reminds me of me and my fiancee, as cheesy as that sounds. I was THAT girl. When we were young, high school age, (We've been dating for a long time.) I had nursed a crush since we were little. (His name is scribbled all over my fifth grade journals.) Then somehow I got his attention in tenth grade, but this scumbag who I'd had feelings for a few months had told me he was in love with me, so I left my current fiancee for this scumbag. He was not a good guy. Kinda messed me up a lot.
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As you can tell, this song makes me think of my fiancee's perspective. It also makes me think of our first time, all gentle and sweet and beautiful....even if it was awkward.