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.
I'm caught up in a one night love affair
Hoping true love will find me there
Caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
Before I let you in
There's just one thing I wanna say
There's no need to pretend
That this will end another way
Tomorrow you'll wake up and be on your way
Forget all the things you say tonight
That's why...
* Repeat
So make yourself at home
I want you only for a while
I haven't got much time
To find the man behind the smile
I'm a fairy-tale princess in search of a knight
And I never believe dreams come true
I'm just like you
You see...
* Repeat (x4)
Stay for a while, baby
Got to hold you for a while
Lay with you in style
Close the door and I'm next to you
The music sweet, just
watch what I'm gonna do
* Repeat and fade
Hoping true love will find me there
Caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
Before I let you in
There's just one thing I wanna say
There's no need to pretend
That this will end another way
Tomorrow you'll wake up and be on your way
Forget all the things you say tonight
That's why...
* Repeat
So make yourself at home
I want you only for a while
I haven't got much time
To find the man behind the smile
I'm a fairy-tale princess in search of a knight
And I never believe dreams come true
I'm just like you
You see...
* Repeat (x4)
Stay for a while, baby
Got to hold you for a while
Lay with you in style
Close the door and I'm next to you
The music sweet, just
watch what I'm gonna do
* Repeat and fade
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I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair) Lyrics as written by Terri A. Gonzalez Patrick Peter Adams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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