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.
Another late night drive by you - I miss you so much
I know it's stupid but I'm saying this to you - I mean it too
Another late night drive by you - I miss you so much
I know it's stupid but I'm saying this to you - I mean it too
I'm seeing double and I know that I'm in trouble
I can't wait to see you standing there
Falling flat on my face - it's the best I can do
I hear you laughing and the smile on your face
is assurance that you need me here
Can't you see that I'm doing the best I can do
I'm kind of clueless and I hope you know this
Without each other then my heart will surely break
Another late night drive by you - I miss you so much
I know it's stupid but I'm saying this to you - I mean it too
I'm seeing double and I know that I'm in trouble
I can't wait to see you standing there
Falling flat on my face - it's the best I can do
I hear you laughing and the smile on your face
is assurance that you need me here
Can't you see that I'm doing the best I can do
Another summer passes on
You're still with me you're still going strong
Another summer passes on
You're still with me we're still going strong
I'm seeing double and I know that I'm in trouble
I can't wait to see you standing there
Falling flat on my face it's the best I can do
I hear you laughing and the smile on your face
is assurance that you need me here
Can't you see that I'm doing the best I can do
I know it's stupid but I'm saying this to you - I mean it too
Another late night drive by you - I miss you so much
I know it's stupid but I'm saying this to you - I mean it too
I'm seeing double and I know that I'm in trouble
I can't wait to see you standing there
Falling flat on my face - it's the best I can do
I hear you laughing and the smile on your face
is assurance that you need me here
Can't you see that I'm doing the best I can do
I'm kind of clueless and I hope you know this
Without each other then my heart will surely break
Another late night drive by you - I miss you so much
I know it's stupid but I'm saying this to you - I mean it too
I'm seeing double and I know that I'm in trouble
I can't wait to see you standing there
Falling flat on my face - it's the best I can do
I hear you laughing and the smile on your face
is assurance that you need me here
Can't you see that I'm doing the best I can do
Another summer passes on
You're still with me you're still going strong
Another summer passes on
You're still with me we're still going strong
I'm seeing double and I know that I'm in trouble
I can't wait to see you standing there
Falling flat on my face it's the best I can do
I hear you laughing and the smile on your face
is assurance that you need me here
Can't you see that I'm doing the best I can do
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