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.
MC
Uh baby I don't think you know
Just yes
How much I love you
Have you ever felt lonely
When you know you gotta leave me
That's
How much I love you
Oh baby I don't think you know
Just yes
How much I love you
Have you ever felt lonely
When you know you gotta leave me
That's
How much I love you
The way I feel for you
I can't describe
It's almost too intense to verbalize
Essentially you're all, I'm living for
And basically each day, I need you more
And more
Have you ever been so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend
Me and my girlfriend
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine 'till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
Don't underestimate the love in me
It's obvious these feelings run so deep
I fall and fall for you day after day
Nobody else could ever take your place, yeah
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine 'till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
You don't gotta waste your time and worry (don't waste your time)
You don't gotta look for reassurance (don't look around)
'Cause clearly you're the only one that's getting this and (sugar)
Sugar I don't need nobody else (you don't have to worry)
But you and honey I ain't letting go too soon
Because I can't get enough, why you asking how much?
It's more than you can handle baby
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (I love you baby)
Have you ever felt lost
When you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you (I love you baby)
Love is yours and mine 'till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine
'Till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine
'Till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
Uh baby I don't think you know
Just yes
How much I love you
Have you ever felt lonely
When you know you gotta leave me
That's
How much I love you
Oh baby I don't think you know
Just yes
How much I love you
Have you ever felt lonely
When you know you gotta leave me
That's
How much I love you
The way I feel for you
I can't describe
It's almost too intense to verbalize
Essentially you're all, I'm living for
And basically each day, I need you more
And more
Have you ever been so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend
Me and my girlfriend
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine 'till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
Don't underestimate the love in me
It's obvious these feelings run so deep
I fall and fall for you day after day
Nobody else could ever take your place, yeah
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine 'till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
You don't gotta waste your time and worry (don't waste your time)
You don't gotta look for reassurance (don't look around)
'Cause clearly you're the only one that's getting this and (sugar)
Sugar I don't need nobody else (you don't have to worry)
But you and honey I ain't letting go too soon
Because I can't get enough, why you asking how much?
It's more than you can handle baby
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (I love you baby)
Have you ever felt lost
When you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you (I love you baby)
Love is yours and mine 'till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine
'Till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
Have you ever felt so enamored baby
That's how much I love you
All I need in this life, you see
Is me and my boyfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Have you ever felt lost when you know you gotta leave me
That's how much I love you
Love is yours and mine
'Till the very end
Just me and my boyfriend
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