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.
Lately, I've been having thoughts on my mind
Better tell you given that solitary time
Its the greatest most humble thing a heart will ever find
Just promise me that you'll be mine
We've been, we've been going out quite a while
And baby, the way you move is quite my style
So let me take this chance
And put my heart out on the line
I'm just hoping girl, that you'll be mine
The winds of fate don't often blow our way
So lets chase them while we can, oh yea
Our waves are growing stronger while our hearts are getting younger
I think we can run a lifetime or two
Take this, take this ring I have here for you
And wear it, wear it til both our lives are through
Its the honest, most perfect gift I can gave to you
If you say that you'll agree
Girl if you promise me
I'll give everything I have if you'll, you'll be mine
Better tell you given that solitary time
Its the greatest most humble thing a heart will ever find
Just promise me that you'll be mine
We've been, we've been going out quite a while
And baby, the way you move is quite my style
So let me take this chance
And put my heart out on the line
I'm just hoping girl, that you'll be mine
The winds of fate don't often blow our way
So lets chase them while we can, oh yea
Our waves are growing stronger while our hearts are getting younger
I think we can run a lifetime or two
Take this, take this ring I have here for you
And wear it, wear it til both our lives are through
Its the honest, most perfect gift I can gave to you
If you say that you'll agree
Girl if you promise me
I'll give everything I have if you'll, you'll be mine
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Be Mine Lyrics as written by Dave Haywood Hillary Scott
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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