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.
Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear
Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are my forever love
And you are watching over me
From up above
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while to know you're there
A breath aways not far to where you are
Lie gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen
As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me
Everyday
Cause you are my forever love
Watching me from up above
And I believe that angels breathe
And that love will live on
And never leave
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while to know you're there
A breath aways not far to where you are
I know you're there
A breath aways not far to where you are
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear
Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are my forever love
And you are watching over me
From up above
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while to know you're there
A breath aways not far to where you are
Lie gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen
As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me
Everyday
Cause you are my forever love
Watching me from up above
And I believe that angels breathe
And that love will live on
And never leave
Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while to know you're there
A breath aways not far to where you are
I know you're there
A breath aways not far to where you are
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He has a grat voice, I applaud him...PS George W Bush is the best president yet!
this song actually means a lot to me because just last summer this boy i knew died, along with his friend, in a violent car crash and at his memorial his cousin sang this song, and i just broke down crying....i can't imagine ever losing sumone that close to me, but this song is exactly what i would be feeling....=(
I love this song. I get shivers every time I hear it. It just makes me almost tear, it is so hard to lose someone, you miss them so much.
this is probably the best romantic song i heard...
greatest love song ever!
I LOVE YOU, JOSH GROBAN!! This song is so moving and i cry ebery time i hear it. Josh is really hott too w/ his curly hair and stuff
Josh Groban is amazing... i wish i could have someone like him to sing me to sleep. This song conveys the true meaning of love in every aspect.
I strongly disagree with Shark Bait XXX. Justin Timberlake could NEVER IN HIS DREAMS sing like Josh Groban even if he tried. I guess you don't realize that on his second CD he wrote the song "Remember When It Rained." If that's not talent then no one in the world has it, to be able to sing like that and then write such awesome songs! Yeah, there's other good song writers and singers out there, but just bcuz the people here want to say how amazing they think THIS one is doesn't give you a right to say they're stupid. They like his voice and his music. People have different tastes and some people get more out of a song than others do. Personally, i love Josh Groban and his music. I haven't heard anybody who can sing quite like him. As for this song, it's my #1 favorite on his first album. It's so sad and beautiful and I never grow tired of hearing it.
One thing to think about: it's not just about who writes the songs, it's about who chooses to sing this type of song. There are some fans who like this particular kind of music / lyrics and some who don't. Just because a singer doesn't write his own songs, doesn't mean he deserves no credit for the song.
Wonderfully put :)
Shark Bait is full of it. Josh does play instruments and does write his own songs. He can go stuff it in a sack.
TRUELY, I COULD CARE LESS IF HE DIDN'T WRITE HIS SONGS, WHICH HE DOES, BECAUSE HE IS SO TALENTED!!! I MEAN, MY GOD! HE CAN PLAY PIANO LIKE A BOSS AND HE SINGS LIKE AN ANGEL...STRAIGHT FROM HEAVEN! JOSHUA WINSLOW GROBAN HAS TRUE TALENT!!!<3