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 pushed him away
And carefully said
I'm just not that kind of girl
You might think I'm square
'Cause you've been around and you're wise
In the ways of the world
I know that making is taking for granted
It's all easy come, easy go
He pulled me close and whispered
Now darlin' there's something I want you to know
I still believe in Waltzes
And girls with old fashioned ways
I still believe in love songs
In the good, in the good ole days
I've always liked happy endings
Somebody's dream coming true
I still believe in Waltzes
And dancing the last one with you
He slipped into bed, I turned over and said
I'm worried you working so late
Is it just your job that keeps you away, Lord
I know the temptations are gray
I'm just a wife, I'm just a momma
It's not too exciting I know
He pulled me close and whispered those same words
He told me that night long ago
I still believe in Waltzes
And girls with old fashioned ways
I still believe in love songs
In the good, in the good ole days
I've always liked happy endings
Somebody's dream coming true
I still believe in Waltzes
And I'll dance the last one with you
We still believe in Waltzes
And carefully said
I'm just not that kind of girl
You might think I'm square
'Cause you've been around and you're wise
In the ways of the world
I know that making is taking for granted
It's all easy come, easy go
He pulled me close and whispered
Now darlin' there's something I want you to know
I still believe in Waltzes
And girls with old fashioned ways
I still believe in love songs
In the good, in the good ole days
I've always liked happy endings
Somebody's dream coming true
I still believe in Waltzes
And dancing the last one with you
He slipped into bed, I turned over and said
I'm worried you working so late
Is it just your job that keeps you away, Lord
I know the temptations are gray
I'm just a wife, I'm just a momma
It's not too exciting I know
He pulled me close and whispered those same words
He told me that night long ago
I still believe in Waltzes
And girls with old fashioned ways
I still believe in love songs
In the good, in the good ole days
I've always liked happy endings
Somebody's dream coming true
I still believe in Waltzes
And I'll dance the last one with you
We still believe in Waltzes
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I Still Believe in Waltzes Lyrics as written by Johnny Mac Rae Bob Morrison
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