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.
Once upon a time when we were in our teens
We shared our future hopes and plans and many lovely dreams
Do you recall that happy day about my love that true
And I gave a box of candy hearts with these new words to you.
One little heart said I love you, one said please be mine
One said kisses to you dear and one said your devine
One little heart said dear you're the sweetest one said love me true
So with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you.
--- Instrumental ---
Now the lonely night are passin' while I'm far away
I wonder if you'll feel the same when I return someday
I can't forget I love you yet and I alway will
So I'm sending candy hearts to say exactly how I feel.
One little heart said I love you, one said please be mine
One said kisses to you dear and one said your devine
One little heart said dear you're the sweetest one said love me true
So with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you.
Yes, with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you...
We shared our future hopes and plans and many lovely dreams
Do you recall that happy day about my love that true
And I gave a box of candy hearts with these new words to you.
One little heart said I love you, one said please be mine
One said kisses to you dear and one said your devine
One little heart said dear you're the sweetest one said love me true
So with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you.
--- Instrumental ---
Now the lonely night are passin' while I'm far away
I wonder if you'll feel the same when I return someday
I can't forget I love you yet and I alway will
So I'm sending candy hearts to say exactly how I feel.
One little heart said I love you, one said please be mine
One said kisses to you dear and one said your devine
One little heart said dear you're the sweetest one said love me true
So with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you.
Yes, with that box of candy hearts I gave my love to you...
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Candy Hearts Lyrics as written by Herb Treece Darrell Edwards
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, GLAD MUSIC CO.
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