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.
You say you turned your life around
You got it all worked out
You say the search for higher ground
Ain't what you're all about
And still you're reaching in the dark
For the one who holds the key
But all your so called heroes
Ain't what they seem to be
And maybe what you wanted
Ain't exactly what you need
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
No satisfaction in your world
It's left you all undone
The happiness is in you, girl
Don't give it up for no one
You know it's time to break down
You know it's time to lose control
And trust the one who loves you
To your heart and soul
And knowin' that your needed
Is all you need to know
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
He's not on any corner
It's hard to track him down
You won't find the answer
Walkin' the streets of this town
Try lookin' inside yourself
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
You got it all worked out
You say the search for higher ground
Ain't what you're all about
And still you're reaching in the dark
For the one who holds the key
But all your so called heroes
Ain't what they seem to be
And maybe what you wanted
Ain't exactly what you need
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
No satisfaction in your world
It's left you all undone
The happiness is in you, girl
Don't give it up for no one
You know it's time to break down
You know it's time to lose control
And trust the one who loves you
To your heart and soul
And knowin' that your needed
Is all you need to know
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
He's not on any corner
It's hard to track him down
You won't find the answer
Walkin' the streets of this town
Try lookin' inside yourself
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
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