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.
Your one in a million, oh
Your one in a million, woa oh
One, one, one, one, one,
Sometimes love can hit you everyday
Sometimes you can fall for everyone you see
But only one can really make me stay
The sign, the one in the sky, has said to me
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
I've been looking for that special one
I've been searching for someone to give me love
When I thought that all the hope was gone
A smile and there you were and I was gone
I always will remember how I felt that day
A feeling indescribable to me, yeah
I always knew there was an answer for my prayer
And you, your the one, the one for me
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
In the beginning I was cool and everything was possible
They tried to catch me but it was impossible
No one could hurt me it was my game
Until I met you baby and it wasn't the same
When you didn't want me, I wanted you
Because the funny thing about it is I like the show
I like it when it's difficult I like it when it's hard
Then you know it's worth it that you find your heart
(Whoa)
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
c
Your one in a million, woa oh
One, one, one, one, one,
Sometimes love can hit you everyday
Sometimes you can fall for everyone you see
But only one can really make me stay
The sign, the one in the sky, has said to me
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
I've been looking for that special one
I've been searching for someone to give me love
When I thought that all the hope was gone
A smile and there you were and I was gone
I always will remember how I felt that day
A feeling indescribable to me, yeah
I always knew there was an answer for my prayer
And you, your the one, the one for me
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
In the beginning I was cool and everything was possible
They tried to catch me but it was impossible
No one could hurt me it was my game
Until I met you baby and it wasn't the same
When you didn't want me, I wanted you
Because the funny thing about it is I like the show
I like it when it's difficult I like it when it's hard
Then you know it's worth it that you find your heart
(Whoa)
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
Your once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Your one in a million
c
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