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.
It's so amazing the way you speak directly to my heart
Without ever saying a single word
Eyes tell it all
Whenever you're near my body breaks out in chills
Must be passion taking over
Coz my world stands still to love you
[CHORUS]
One more sweet kiss from your lips
One more touch across my skin
One more moment spent with you
Brings me closer to the truth
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
(I'm almost there)
I'm almost there
I can feel the symptoms
The see the signs that say I'm on the edge
And you push me over
With every heartbeat I'm slowly sinking in
It's so surreal
I think it all must be a dream
It feels so good to have you in my life
You're always there for me when I need
[CHORUS]
One more sweet kiss (sweet kiss) from your lips
One more touch (one more touch) across my skin (yeah)
One more moment spent with you (spent with you)
Brings me closer to the truth (to the truth)
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
It's tapping me on my shoulder
It's standing right at my door
It's even got me talking to myself
Saying "what are you waiting for?"
Coz the more that you show me your heart
The closer we become
And I'm not afraid
Just do one more thang
Then I know deep down in my heart
I'm yours
[CHORUS]
One more sweet kiss from your lips (from your lips)
One more touch (I love to feel your touch) across my skin (across my skin)
One more moment (and I just love every moment) spent with you (I spend with you)
Brings me closer to the truth (oohh whoa whoo ohh)
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
Your sweet kiss I can't resist
Your touch across my skin
My body's breaking out in chills
I can't believe how good I feel
One more moment (one more moment) spent with you (spent with you)
Brings me closer to the truth
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
There ooohh ooh
I'm almost there
You're pushing me over
I'm getting closer
I'm almost there
Without ever saying a single word
Eyes tell it all
Whenever you're near my body breaks out in chills
Must be passion taking over
Coz my world stands still to love you
[CHORUS]
One more sweet kiss from your lips
One more touch across my skin
One more moment spent with you
Brings me closer to the truth
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
(I'm almost there)
I'm almost there
I can feel the symptoms
The see the signs that say I'm on the edge
And you push me over
With every heartbeat I'm slowly sinking in
It's so surreal
I think it all must be a dream
It feels so good to have you in my life
You're always there for me when I need
[CHORUS]
One more sweet kiss (sweet kiss) from your lips
One more touch (one more touch) across my skin (yeah)
One more moment spent with you (spent with you)
Brings me closer to the truth (to the truth)
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
It's tapping me on my shoulder
It's standing right at my door
It's even got me talking to myself
Saying "what are you waiting for?"
Coz the more that you show me your heart
The closer we become
And I'm not afraid
Just do one more thang
Then I know deep down in my heart
I'm yours
[CHORUS]
One more sweet kiss from your lips (from your lips)
One more touch (I love to feel your touch) across my skin (across my skin)
One more moment (and I just love every moment) spent with you (I spend with you)
Brings me closer to the truth (oohh whoa whoo ohh)
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
Your sweet kiss I can't resist
Your touch across my skin
My body's breaking out in chills
I can't believe how good I feel
One more moment (one more moment) spent with you (spent with you)
Brings me closer to the truth
If I'm not in love just yet
I'm almost there
There ooohh ooh
I'm almost there
You're pushing me over
I'm getting closer
I'm almost there
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Almost There Lyrics as written by Gloria Shayne Jerry Paul Keller
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, NEW SONGS ADMINISTRATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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