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.
When I see you there
I'm so aware
Of how lucky I am, baby
'Cause I don't deserve
I don't come close
To understanding baby
The logic of your kind and trust
It amazes me
That someone like you
would care enough
to just believe
Your faith in me
it pulls me through
when there's nothing around
to hold onto
When I fall
when I'm weak
All the strength that I need
is your faith, baby
Your faith in me
Even when I fall
I get along
'Cause our love is real, baby
It's like salvation to my soul
'Cause that's how it feels, baby
It's the sacred thing
That I keep close
To carry on
And I know that I will be alright
In your healing arms
(Your faith in me)
It pulls me through
When there's nothing around
to hold onto
When I fall
When I'm weak
All the strength that I need
is your faith, baby
Your faith in me
You make me feel I can walk on water
(I can reach above the stars)
And nothin' comes against me
Safe within your arms-
(Your faith in me
It pulls me through
When there's nothing around
to hold onto)
When I fall, baby
(When I'm weak
All the strength that I need)
is your faith, baby
Your faith in me
When I fall, baby
When I'm weak, baby
All I need, baby
is your faith in me...
Your faith in me
I'm so aware
Of how lucky I am, baby
'Cause I don't deserve
I don't come close
To understanding baby
The logic of your kind and trust
It amazes me
That someone like you
would care enough
to just believe
Your faith in me
it pulls me through
when there's nothing around
to hold onto
When I fall
when I'm weak
All the strength that I need
is your faith, baby
Your faith in me
Even when I fall
I get along
'Cause our love is real, baby
It's like salvation to my soul
'Cause that's how it feels, baby
It's the sacred thing
That I keep close
To carry on
And I know that I will be alright
In your healing arms
(Your faith in me)
It pulls me through
When there's nothing around
to hold onto
When I fall
When I'm weak
All the strength that I need
is your faith, baby
Your faith in me
You make me feel I can walk on water
(I can reach above the stars)
And nothin' comes against me
Safe within your arms-
(Your faith in me
It pulls me through
When there's nothing around
to hold onto)
When I fall, baby
(When I'm weak
All the strength that I need)
is your faith, baby
Your faith in me
When I fall, baby
When I'm weak, baby
All I need, baby
is your faith in me...
Your faith in me
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