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.
You truly look beautiful you know. Just thought I'd do a lil' something to let you know.
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[Verse 1:]
I can truly say it's not everyday someone makes me feel this way
Just like a star shooting past the moon felt like a holiday
I want to take you away to another place where the love just overflows babe
You are like my rain that needed to fall when flowers would not grow
[Chorus:]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day and I can't let you walk away
[Verse 2:]
It took me by surprise lit up my eyes like a child with a brand new toy
I never had so much inspiration now my songs are filled with joy
I can feel my soul and I can feel my heart beatin for the very first time
No I'm not your mans but I'm makin plans like you're already mine
[Chorus]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day Can't let you walk away
[Bridge]
Walk away can't let you walk away from me
Gotta keep you here's something I want to tell you
Tell you in your ear baby is it to clear that I...Want You
[Chorus]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day Can't let you walk away
Check it out
[Verse 1:]
I can truly say it's not everyday someone makes me feel this way
Just like a star shooting past the moon felt like a holiday
I want to take you away to another place where the love just overflows babe
You are like my rain that needed to fall when flowers would not grow
[Chorus:]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day and I can't let you walk away
[Verse 2:]
It took me by surprise lit up my eyes like a child with a brand new toy
I never had so much inspiration now my songs are filled with joy
I can feel my soul and I can feel my heart beatin for the very first time
No I'm not your mans but I'm makin plans like you're already mine
[Chorus]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day Can't let you walk away
[Bridge]
Walk away can't let you walk away from me
Gotta keep you here's something I want to tell you
Tell you in your ear baby is it to clear that I...Want You
[Chorus]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day Can't let you walk away
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Walk Away Lyrics as written by Kenneth L. R. Whitehead
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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