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.
The moment I saw him
my heart just skipped a beat
he looked so handsome
as he walked down the street
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
Can't my mind on things
it's hard to concentrate
I just keep wishing that
he's ask me for a date
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
I know his kiss would start a fire in my soul
his tender kiss could make me lose my self-control
Here comes that boy again
this could be my big chance
he introduced himself
and asked me to the dance
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
Here comes that boy again
this could be my big chance
he introduced himself
and asked me to the dance
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
my heart just skipped a beat
he looked so handsome
as he walked down the street
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
Can't my mind on things
it's hard to concentrate
I just keep wishing that
he's ask me for a date
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
I know his kiss would start a fire in my soul
his tender kiss could make me lose my self-control
Here comes that boy again
this could be my big chance
he introduced himself
and asked me to the dance
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
Here comes that boy again
this could be my big chance
he introduced himself
and asked me to the dance
I love him so much now
could you imagine how
I'd be if he kissed me
Lyrics submitted by joelm
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