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.
Dreamed You
From Down 2 Earth soundtrack
(College Park to Decatur to The Swats and back to College Park) 3x
College Park, know what I'm saying, this goes out to all our Atlanta family
'cause the love we get, we gots to be dreaming baby, know what I mean, JE yo, all the time.
She came to me like a vision in the night
Thought I was wrong but I had to be right
I just can't believe that you're the real thing
And I'm trying to figure out this feeling
Was it a dream or you're just that right
Smile like bling and a body so tight
Let a brotha know how you feel, 'cause I've been lookin' for a girl that's real.
When they say that they be lookin' for the real men
Always claiming that they want the fuckin' real thing...
(You the one I wanted all my life, baby tell me are you just that right yeah)
Must be something bout the way you work that body, thinkin' bout you like your my hottie.
(So I want to be with you, baby tell me have I dreamed you.
[Chorus]
Thought I dreamed you, one night when I closed my eyes
Can't believe that you're really mine
Told myself a thousand times, that's why I thought you dreamed you
I ain't never been this lucky, girl like you, with a dude like me
You're the just to good to be true, thought I dreamed you.
Girl I believe in love at first sight, even though I saw you in a dream one night
Girl you were sent to change me life, I know it's real
I dreamt about twice, so if you're lonely need someone to hold you, call me up
And baby girl I'm a come through
I got the thing you feel up in your knees, and baby you're the only one for me.
When they say that they be lookin' for the real men
Always claiming that they want the fuckin' real thing...
(You must be lookin' for me)
From Down 2 Earth soundtrack
(College Park to Decatur to The Swats and back to College Park) 3x
College Park, know what I'm saying, this goes out to all our Atlanta family
'cause the love we get, we gots to be dreaming baby, know what I mean, JE yo, all the time.
She came to me like a vision in the night
Thought I was wrong but I had to be right
I just can't believe that you're the real thing
And I'm trying to figure out this feeling
Was it a dream or you're just that right
Smile like bling and a body so tight
Let a brotha know how you feel, 'cause I've been lookin' for a girl that's real.
When they say that they be lookin' for the real men
Always claiming that they want the fuckin' real thing...
(You the one I wanted all my life, baby tell me are you just that right yeah)
Must be something bout the way you work that body, thinkin' bout you like your my hottie.
(So I want to be with you, baby tell me have I dreamed you.
[Chorus]
Thought I dreamed you, one night when I closed my eyes
Can't believe that you're really mine
Told myself a thousand times, that's why I thought you dreamed you
I ain't never been this lucky, girl like you, with a dude like me
You're the just to good to be true, thought I dreamed you.
Girl I believe in love at first sight, even though I saw you in a dream one night
Girl you were sent to change me life, I know it's real
I dreamt about twice, so if you're lonely need someone to hold you, call me up
And baby girl I'm a come through
I got the thing you feel up in your knees, and baby you're the only one for me.
When they say that they be lookin' for the real men
Always claiming that they want the fuckin' real thing...
(You must be lookin' for me)
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