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.
Long ago and far away I dreamed a dream one-day
And now that dream is here beside me!
Long the skies were overcast but now the clouds have past
You're here at last!
Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin?s lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me!
Just one look and then I knew that all I longed for long ago
Was you!
Long ago, so long ago and far away!
So long ago!
So long ago and far away, I dreamed a dream one-day
And now that dream is here beside me!
Long the skies were overcast but now the clouds have past
You're here at last!
Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin?s lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me!
Just one look and then I knew, that all I longed for long ago
So long ago, was you!
Just you!
And now that dream is here beside me!
Long the skies were overcast but now the clouds have past
You're here at last!
Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin?s lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me!
Just one look and then I knew that all I longed for long ago
Was you!
Long ago, so long ago and far away!
So long ago!
So long ago and far away, I dreamed a dream one-day
And now that dream is here beside me!
Long the skies were overcast but now the clouds have past
You're here at last!
Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin?s lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me!
Just one look and then I knew, that all I longed for long ago
So long ago, was you!
Just you!
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Long Ago Lyrics as written by Ian Kelly Couture
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