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 turn the world on with her smile
Who can take a nothing day
and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile
Well it's you girl and you should know it
with each glance and every little movement you show it
Love is all around no need to waste it
You can have the town why don't you take it
You're gonna make it after all
Who can take a nothing day
and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile
Well it's you girl and you should know it
with each glance and every little movement you show it
Love is all around no need to waste it
You can have the town why don't you take it
You're gonna make it after all
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Love Is All Around Lyrics as written by Sonny Curtis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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aw i love this song ♥ its so cute
These are all the lyrics, but the first verse and chorus repeat at the end:
Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile? Well it's you girl, and you should know it With each glance and every little movement you show it
Love is all around, no need to fake it. You can have the town, why don't you take it. You're gonna make it after all
How will you make it on your own? This world is awfully big And girl this time your all alone But it's time you started living It's time you let someone else do some giving
Love is all around, no need to fake it. You can have the town, why don't you take it. You're gonna make it after all, You're gonna make it after all
Your the one most likely to succeed Just be sure to keep your head Cause girl you know that's all you need Everyone around you adores you Don't give up the world is waiting for you
Love is all around, no need to waste it. You can have the town, why don't you take it. You're gonna make it after all, You're gonna make it after all
i loved the mary tyler moore show! and this song just makes me smile :-)