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.
To be with you
Is everything I've ever wanted
It's all I ever dreamed
Thoughts surround my troubled mind
Impossible it seemed
To wake up from a fantasy
That was only in my head
Made me want to sleep forever
Made me wish I was dead
And all the times we weren't together
Those were the times I cried
But now I laugh with confidence
Because I have you by my side
I can't wait to see
Where this will lead
I don't want to leave you
That's when my heart starts to bleed
And I don't have the answers
To the way we both feel
Words can't express how I love you
All I know is that it's real
Even when you're not around
You're in a special place within me
So I can always keep you near
You set my soul free
And I can't wait to hold you
Closer than I've ever held anyone
And I will let go
When the time comes
I can't wait to feel your lips
Pressed gently against mine
And I don't know when that will be
I guess we'll see in time
Just to hear your voice
Is a gift in its own
I think about that sweet sound
When I'm down and I'm alone
Echoing like a wind chime
Right through my flesh and bone
And your eyes are enough to make me melt
You're beauty captivates me
You're really something else
Confide in me
Because I'm here for all you go through
Even if we're torn apart
I'll always love you
Everytime I see you
My heart begins to pound
It means everything to me
Just seeing you around
Before I met you
I felt like I was sinking in the ocean
And now that you're here
I'm drowning in emotion
At first I thought I loved you
But then the feeling grew
And now it's something so much more
I've fallen into you...
Is everything I've ever wanted
It's all I ever dreamed
Thoughts surround my troubled mind
Impossible it seemed
To wake up from a fantasy
That was only in my head
Made me want to sleep forever
Made me wish I was dead
And all the times we weren't together
Those were the times I cried
But now I laugh with confidence
Because I have you by my side
I can't wait to see
Where this will lead
I don't want to leave you
That's when my heart starts to bleed
And I don't have the answers
To the way we both feel
Words can't express how I love you
All I know is that it's real
Even when you're not around
You're in a special place within me
So I can always keep you near
You set my soul free
And I can't wait to hold you
Closer than I've ever held anyone
And I will let go
When the time comes
I can't wait to feel your lips
Pressed gently against mine
And I don't know when that will be
I guess we'll see in time
Just to hear your voice
Is a gift in its own
I think about that sweet sound
When I'm down and I'm alone
Echoing like a wind chime
Right through my flesh and bone
And your eyes are enough to make me melt
You're beauty captivates me
You're really something else
Confide in me
Because I'm here for all you go through
Even if we're torn apart
I'll always love you
Everytime I see you
My heart begins to pound
It means everything to me
Just seeing you around
Before I met you
I felt like I was sinking in the ocean
And now that you're here
I'm drowning in emotion
At first I thought I loved you
But then the feeling grew
And now it's something so much more
I've fallen into you...
Lyrics submitted by Conker
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