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.
Can't we be sweethearts
Why don't we fall in love
Right from the start,
You're the girl I'm dreamin' of
Oh can't you see
You're the one and only girl for me
Please by my sweetheart;
Don't you know the way I feel
Don't play the part;
Please make my dreams come real
Oh don't you know,
Don't you know I really love you so
We'd walk hand in hand in our wonderland
The world would be our own
I'd make love to you, lovin' kisses too
You'd be mine alone
Can't we be sweethearts
Don't you know the way I feel
Don't break my heart;
Please make my dreams all real
Oh don't you know,
Don't you know I really love you so
Why don't we fall in love
Right from the start,
You're the girl I'm dreamin' of
Oh can't you see
You're the one and only girl for me
Please by my sweetheart;
Don't you know the way I feel
Don't play the part;
Please make my dreams come real
Oh don't you know,
Don't you know I really love you so
We'd walk hand in hand in our wonderland
The world would be our own
I'd make love to you, lovin' kisses too
You'd be mine alone
Can't we be sweethearts
Don't you know the way I feel
Don't break my heart;
Please make my dreams all real
Oh don't you know,
Don't you know I really love you so
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