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.
Late last night
I was goin' through some old things
When I saw a picture of you, my best friend
It reminded me of day when you were mine
You had a way that always lefe me here with a smile
I want those sweet days back again
'Cause baby
It's a sunny day
But you're not around
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
Sometimes I sit by the fire and reminisce
About the time that we spent in front of it
And that old flame will never be the same
Until you come back here and rekindle it
I just want to share my heart with you again
'Cause babe
It's a sunny day
But you're not around
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
I fall asleep at night
And often see you here
In my dreams (in my dreams)
Holding me (holding me), yeah baby
But then I wake up and I realize that you're
Not here with me
It hurts so much
I gotta have you back, babe
It's a sunny day
But you're not around (you're not around)
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
It's a sunny day
But you're not around
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
I was goin' through some old things
When I saw a picture of you, my best friend
It reminded me of day when you were mine
You had a way that always lefe me here with a smile
I want those sweet days back again
'Cause baby
It's a sunny day
But you're not around
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
Sometimes I sit by the fire and reminisce
About the time that we spent in front of it
And that old flame will never be the same
Until you come back here and rekindle it
I just want to share my heart with you again
'Cause babe
It's a sunny day
But you're not around
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
I fall asleep at night
And often see you here
In my dreams (in my dreams)
Holding me (holding me), yeah baby
But then I wake up and I realize that you're
Not here with me
It hurts so much
I gotta have you back, babe
It's a sunny day
But you're not around (you're not around)
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
It's a sunny day
But you're not around
That doggone rain might as well be pouring down
It's such a shame
'Cause my heart's on the ground
Just want to be cool with you again
Lyrics submitted by SpIlLsKiSsEs
Cool With You Lyrics as written by Robert Palmer Joleen Belle
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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