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.
Every day now how the time has flown
Every day now I am finally home
Because I waited for a woman who
Was true
I waited for a woman it was you
Back in '99 our love just in time
If we had had to wait we could be too late
Caught in history future I couldn't see
You saw oh so clear past is gone
William's here
Love him and watch him grow
Every day now I can hear the sound
Every day now love is all around
Because I waited for a woman who
Was true
I waited for a woman it was you
Back in '99 our love was just in time
If we had had to wait we would be too late
Caught in history future I couldn't see
You saw oh so clear past is gone
Leelee's here
Love her and watch her grow
Back in '99 our love was just in time
If we had had to wait we would be too late
Caught in history future I couldn't see
You saw oh so clear past is gone
Stella's here
Love them and watch them grow
I waited for a woman who was true
I waited for a woman it was you
Every day now I am finally home
Because I waited for a woman who
Was true
I waited for a woman it was you
Back in '99 our love just in time
If we had had to wait we could be too late
Caught in history future I couldn't see
You saw oh so clear past is gone
William's here
Love him and watch him grow
Every day now I can hear the sound
Every day now love is all around
Because I waited for a woman who
Was true
I waited for a woman it was you
Back in '99 our love was just in time
If we had had to wait we would be too late
Caught in history future I couldn't see
You saw oh so clear past is gone
Leelee's here
Love her and watch her grow
Back in '99 our love was just in time
If we had had to wait we would be too late
Caught in history future I couldn't see
You saw oh so clear past is gone
Stella's here
Love them and watch them grow
I waited for a woman who was true
I waited for a woman it was you
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It Was You Lyrics as written by Lindsey Buckingham
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
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