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'll always love you like I love you now
And this I promise if this you will allow
You and me for eternity
As it was and is and ever shall be
''cause baby when the last sun goes down
I will be there for you
Never letting you down
When the last sun goes down
And baby when the last song is sung
You'll still be the one for me
Heaven has sent me joy
Swear I'm gonna love you boy
Until the last sun goes down
With my heart I give you all I have
So say you're always on my side
Say I'm your first and your last
You and me for eternity
As it was and is and ever shall be
''cause baby when the last sun goes down
I will be there for you
Never letting you down
When the last sun goes down
And baby when the last song is sung
You'll still be the one for me
Heaven has sent me joy
Swear I'm gonna love you boy
Until the last sun goes down
Every time I'm with you baby
Every time you're touching my soul
Its a love so dear to me
Every time you're near I lose control
And baby when the last sun does down
I will be there for you
Never letting you down
When the last sun goes down
And baby when the last song is sung
You'll still be the one for me
Heaven has sent me joy
Swear I'm gonna love you boy
Until the last sun goes down
And this I promise if this you will allow
You and me for eternity
As it was and is and ever shall be
''cause baby when the last sun goes down
I will be there for you
Never letting you down
When the last sun goes down
And baby when the last song is sung
You'll still be the one for me
Heaven has sent me joy
Swear I'm gonna love you boy
Until the last sun goes down
With my heart I give you all I have
So say you're always on my side
Say I'm your first and your last
You and me for eternity
As it was and is and ever shall be
''cause baby when the last sun goes down
I will be there for you
Never letting you down
When the last sun goes down
And baby when the last song is sung
You'll still be the one for me
Heaven has sent me joy
Swear I'm gonna love you boy
Until the last sun goes down
Every time I'm with you baby
Every time you're touching my soul
Its a love so dear to me
Every time you're near I lose control
And baby when the last sun does down
I will be there for you
Never letting you down
When the last sun goes down
And baby when the last song is sung
You'll still be the one for me
Heaven has sent me joy
Swear I'm gonna love you boy
Until the last sun goes down
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When the Last Sun Goes Down Lyrics as written by Frank Musker Richard Darbyshire
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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