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 see your face across a crowded room
I hear you say that you'll be leaving soon
I know it's late but all that I can do
Is close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
I'd like to talk to you so much but I don't know your name
I bet there's not a man in here that doesn't feel the same
As you're walking out the door there's nothing I can do
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
Yeah it's once in my life
Wish that I wasn't alone with myself
I feel like a child
Seems that I can't think of anyone else
The night is over an' I guess you're gone
I try and tell myself forget it and just carry on
But as I walk these lonely streets with nothing else to do
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
I hear you say that you'll be leaving soon
I know it's late but all that I can do
Is close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
I'd like to talk to you so much but I don't know your name
I bet there's not a man in here that doesn't feel the same
As you're walking out the door there's nothing I can do
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
Yeah it's once in my life
Wish that I wasn't alone with myself
I feel like a child
Seems that I can't think of anyone else
The night is over an' I guess you're gone
I try and tell myself forget it and just carry on
But as I walk these lonely streets with nothing else to do
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
I close my eyes and dream that I'm alone with you
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Alone with You Lyrics as written by John Fredrick Spinks
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It is very clearly being sung from the viewpoint of a man who seems to suffer chronically from loneliness, perhaps due to shyness, social anxieties, or simply being in his head way too much - hence his tendency to "dream" of the things he wants rather than pursue them physically. He is likely at some sort of club, party, or other public venue by himself, and spots an attractive woman with her friends who he would really like to get closer to, if only his insecurities did not weigh him down. I think the line "I bet there's not a man in here who doesn't feel the same" shows self-doubt, in that he does not believe to stand a chance with her when compared to any other man in the room. He is so hyper-focused on this woman that he is listening to her conversation with her friend(s), (I am sure plenty of people would find this to be creepy/stalker behavior) and hears her say that she is about to leave. This fills his heart with despair, as all he can do is watch helplessly as she makes her exit, likely to never see her again. Another chance gone. On the way home walking the "lonely streets," he gets into his head again. Dreaming of things that he wishes could be, as the vicious cycle of loneliness begins again.