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.
Sooner or later, this happens to everyone
To everyone
You can live your life lonely
Heavy as stone
Live your life learning
And working alone
Say this is all you want
But I don't believe that it's true
'Cause when you least expect it
Waiting 'round the corner for you
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling
You can live a life of luxury
If that's what you want
Taste forbidden pleasures
Whatever you want
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you to?
'Cause just when you least expect it
Just what you least expect
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know it sounds ridiculous, but speaking from experience
It may seem romantic, and that's no defense
Love will always get to you
Sooner or later, sooner or later
This happens to everyone
To everyone
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you?
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
To everyone
You can live your life lonely
Heavy as stone
Live your life learning
And working alone
Say this is all you want
But I don't believe that it's true
'Cause when you least expect it
Waiting 'round the corner for you
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling
You can live a life of luxury
If that's what you want
Taste forbidden pleasures
Whatever you want
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you to?
'Cause just when you least expect it
Just what you least expect
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know it sounds ridiculous, but speaking from experience
It may seem romantic, and that's no defense
Love will always get to you
Sooner or later, sooner or later
This happens to everyone
To everyone
You can fly away to the end of the world
But where does it get you?
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Love comes quickly, whatever you do
You can't stop falling (ooh, ooh)
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Love Comes Quickly Lyrics as written by Christopher Sean Lowe Neil Francis Tennant
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.