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 second is a lifetime
And every minute more brings you closer to God
And you see nothing but the red lights
You let your body burn like never before.
And it feels better than love.
Yeah it feels better than love.
Turn away, turn away, close your eyes
you can runaway.
It's not enough.
Another second in the sunshine,
A decade in the dark taking part in a dream.
Have you forgotten what she looks like?
Or do you only see what you want to believe?
Does it feel better than love?
Does it feel better than love?
Turn away, turn away, close your eyes
you can runaway.
It's not enough.
I see the lights through the rain, oh tonight
but they never change.
So what is love?
Does it feel better than love?
Does it feel better than love?
Turn away, turn away, close your eyes
you can runaway.
It's not enough.
I see the lights through the rain, oh tonight
but they never change.
So what is love
And every minute more brings you closer to God
And you see nothing but the red lights
You let your body burn like never before.
And it feels better than love.
Yeah it feels better than love.
Turn away, turn away, close your eyes
you can runaway.
It's not enough.
Another second in the sunshine,
A decade in the dark taking part in a dream.
Have you forgotten what she looks like?
Or do you only see what you want to believe?
Does it feel better than love?
Does it feel better than love?
Turn away, turn away, close your eyes
you can runaway.
It's not enough.
I see the lights through the rain, oh tonight
but they never change.
So what is love?
Does it feel better than love?
Does it feel better than love?
Turn away, turn away, close your eyes
you can runaway.
It's not enough.
I see the lights through the rain, oh tonight
but they never change.
So what is love
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Better Than Love Lyrics as written by Gregory Perkins Daniel Atkins
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