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.
All you got to do is just walk away and pass me by
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you
All you got to do is not answer my call
When I am trying to get through
Keep me wondering why why
When all I can do is sigh
(I just wanna tell you)
I just want your touch and kiss
Said I wish that I could be with you tonight
'Cause you give me butterflies
Inside baby
All I got say is that I must be dreaming
Can't be real
You're not here with me
See but I can feel you near to me
I confess to let you taste, just hopefless, for lesson
I will give you anything, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
If you will take my hand
Baby I will show you the way
If you will be my love
Baby I will love you till the end of time
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you
All you got to do is not answer my call
When I am trying to get through
Keep me wondering why why
When all I can do is sigh
(I just wanna tell you)
I just want your touch and kiss
Said I wish that I could be with you tonight
'Cause you give me butterflies
Inside baby
All I got say is that I must be dreaming
Can't be real
You're not here with me
See but I can feel you near to me
I confess to let you taste, just hopefless, for lesson
I will give you anything, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
If you will take my hand
Baby I will show you the way
If you will be my love
Baby I will love you till the end of time
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
I just want your touch and your kisses
Said I wish I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside
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Butterflies [Remix; Bonus Track] Lyrics as written by Andre Harris Marsha Ambrosius
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