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.
Come fly with me
What are you waiting for
Come fly with me
Don't waste a minute more
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
I'm waiting here
For no one else but you
Come closer dear
That's all you have to do
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Don't be shy
I would never hurt you
I have had my eye on you
for such a long, long time
You know I'm always here
If you should need me
If you want a dream come true
I'm the one you should see
Go anywhere
Still you can call on me
And I'll be there
Just say the word and see
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
I've waited here
For no one else but you
Come closer dear
That's all you have to do
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
What are you waiting for
Come fly with me
Don't waste a minute more
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
I'm waiting here
For no one else but you
Come closer dear
That's all you have to do
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Don't be shy
I would never hurt you
I have had my eye on you
for such a long, long time
You know I'm always here
If you should need me
If you want a dream come true
I'm the one you should see
Go anywhere
Still you can call on me
And I'll be there
Just say the word and see
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
I've waited here
For no one else but you
Come closer dear
That's all you have to do
I'll give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Give you my prime time
I'm saving my prime time for you
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings, edited by tillyny
Prime Time Lyrics as written by Michael David Cotten John Waldo Waybill
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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The person is making room in their busy schedule for the one that they love. Prime Time is like 7pm, but I'm assuming they are making there best time of the day for them. Maybe they had problems before because the person was soo busy working or with other people.