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.
Put on your red dress
And this diamond necklace
Your love leaves me senseless
I dedicate tonight to you
'cause we made it through another year
My love only gets stronger
And I'll be here the next year
Same time, same place, same girl
They say after the honeymoon, the passion's almost gone
But I feel as thought our love
Has only just begun
[Chorus]
It's our anniversary
Celebrating you and me
Nowhere else I'd rather be, oh no
It's our anniversary
A special day in history
I will love you endlessly
It's our anniversary
Put on your best suit
I've got something for you
I'll cover you in kisses
'cause baby I adore you
Your touch leaves me breathless
And I only get weaker
I will be there regardless, for my man
I'm glad you're my man
This day always reminds me of, the reason I'm with you
I'll never search for love again
I've found the truth in you
[Chorus]
Forever I'll be here and waiting
(I'll stay the same though times are changing)
We were meant to be together
(No one could love you better)
Got a question for you
(Tell me I'm the answer)
Baby let's stay in love
I love you
I love you too
[Chorus: x2]
And this diamond necklace
Your love leaves me senseless
I dedicate tonight to you
'cause we made it through another year
My love only gets stronger
And I'll be here the next year
Same time, same place, same girl
They say after the honeymoon, the passion's almost gone
But I feel as thought our love
Has only just begun
[Chorus]
It's our anniversary
Celebrating you and me
Nowhere else I'd rather be, oh no
It's our anniversary
A special day in history
I will love you endlessly
It's our anniversary
Put on your best suit
I've got something for you
I'll cover you in kisses
'cause baby I adore you
Your touch leaves me breathless
And I only get weaker
I will be there regardless, for my man
I'm glad you're my man
This day always reminds me of, the reason I'm with you
I'll never search for love again
I've found the truth in you
[Chorus]
Forever I'll be here and waiting
(I'll stay the same though times are changing)
We were meant to be together
(No one could love you better)
Got a question for you
(Tell me I'm the answer)
Baby let's stay in love
I love you
I love you too
[Chorus: x2]
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Anniversary Lyrics as written by Lemare Izubundu Nnagdziem Obika Joss Stone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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