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.
Thinking of you
That's all I seem to do
When you're not here
I long to hold you near
Baby, this time
Together we must bare
Holdin' you close
Takin' time to let you know
Tonight's the night we will share
Turn off the lights, come close to me
Tell me I'm all you ever need
Tell me it's not just a dream
And if it is my heart believes
That you are mine and this is real, oh, oh
Kissing you
Lovin' you all through the night
Share my love
It will be all right
What's better than
A love that's made for two
I cannot count the ways
I feel for you
But you should know
And startin' from today
From this point on
My love is here to stay
Lie close to me, hold on
Let's make our love last all night long
Baby, I'm yours, take all of me, oh, oh
I'll never try to bring you down
My love will always be around
Yes, I'm convinced you're all I need, oh
Kissing you
Lovin' you all through the night
Share my love
Tonight is our night, yeah
Together kissing you
Lovin' you all through the night
Share my love
It will all turn out right
Tonight's the night we will share
Turn off the lights, come close to me
Tell me I'm all you ever need, oh, oh, oh
Tell me it's not just a dream
And if it is my heart believes
That you are mine and this is real, this is real, oh, oh
My baby
Ooh, lady, let me show you that
Let me show you that I love you, baby
Yes, I do
So do it for me and I'll do it for you, honey
You got me in the mood that I'm in
Can't nobody stop me now
Can't nobody save you now
Cause you're gonna love me
That's all I seem to do
When you're not here
I long to hold you near
Baby, this time
Together we must bare
Holdin' you close
Takin' time to let you know
Tonight's the night we will share
Turn off the lights, come close to me
Tell me I'm all you ever need
Tell me it's not just a dream
And if it is my heart believes
That you are mine and this is real, oh, oh
Kissing you
Lovin' you all through the night
Share my love
It will be all right
What's better than
A love that's made for two
I cannot count the ways
I feel for you
But you should know
And startin' from today
From this point on
My love is here to stay
Lie close to me, hold on
Let's make our love last all night long
Baby, I'm yours, take all of me, oh, oh
I'll never try to bring you down
My love will always be around
Yes, I'm convinced you're all I need, oh
Kissing you
Lovin' you all through the night
Share my love
Tonight is our night, yeah
Together kissing you
Lovin' you all through the night
Share my love
It will all turn out right
Tonight's the night we will share
Turn off the lights, come close to me
Tell me I'm all you ever need, oh, oh, oh
Tell me it's not just a dream
And if it is my heart believes
That you are mine and this is real, this is real, oh, oh
My baby
Ooh, lady, let me show you that
Let me show you that I love you, baby
Yes, I do
So do it for me and I'll do it for you, honey
You got me in the mood that I'm in
Can't nobody stop me now
Can't nobody save you now
Cause you're gonna love me
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Kissing You Lyrics as written by Errol Johnson Kenneth L. R. Whitehead
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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