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.
Been up all night staring at you
Wondering what's on your mind
I've been this way with so many before
But this feels like the first time
And you want the sunrise to go back to bed
And I want to make you laugh
Mess up my bed with me
Kick off the covers I'm waiting
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
Happy to lay here
Just happy to be here
I'm happy to know you
Play me a song
Your newest one
Please leave your taste on my tongue
Paperweight on my back
Cover me like a blanket
Mess up my bed with me
Kick off the covers I'm waiting
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
And no need to worry
That's wastin' time
And no need to wonder
What's been on my mind
It's you
It's you
It's you
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
And I give up
I let you win
You win cause I'm not counting
You made it back
To sleep again
Wonder what you're dreaming
Wondering what's on your mind
I've been this way with so many before
But this feels like the first time
And you want the sunrise to go back to bed
And I want to make you laugh
Mess up my bed with me
Kick off the covers I'm waiting
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
Happy to lay here
Just happy to be here
I'm happy to know you
Play me a song
Your newest one
Please leave your taste on my tongue
Paperweight on my back
Cover me like a blanket
Mess up my bed with me
Kick off the covers I'm waiting
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
And no need to worry
That's wastin' time
And no need to wonder
What's been on my mind
It's you
It's you
It's you
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
And I give up
I let you win
You win cause I'm not counting
You made it back
To sleep again
Wonder what you're dreaming
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Paperweight Lyrics as written by Joshua Ryan Radin Elizabeth Fisk Schuyler
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music
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"just happy to be here i'm happy to know you"
It's amazing when you meet someone who's presence alone can make you happy. And, take it from me, it can hurt a lot if that person walks away
this song is love. everything about it is love, and not first high school love...but love "i've been this way with so many before but this feels like the first time" it makes you remember that one person that made you feel that way and you can't help but smile..."please leave your taste on my tongue"
i posted the same thing on schuylers page for this song...but its currently my favorite song. i absolutely love it. the beauty of the lyrics is wonderful. its self explainatory..these two people are absolutely in love with each other...just being together makes them happy. "and no need to wonder what's been on my mind it's you it's you" i love that line...because its so true when youre in love with someone...and thats why i like this song so much-its so real.
i am in love with this song. it's so simple and intimate, and the harmony is amazing.
and just for the record..it's soon to be heard on The Last Kiss soundtrack (movie comes out Sept. 15th)
I agree and I think intimate is a perfect word for this song.
this song has so much emotion in it. I love it! The combination of Josh and Schuyler is amazing..
mess up my bed with me kick off the covers
I absolutely love this song. The harmony is amazing.
Steve, I agree with you completely. I miss the feelings this song reminds me of. It's such a beautiful song. I love it.
This song makes my heart ache.
I love this song. It's amazing. "happy to lay here. just happy to be here. i'm happy to know you." might just be some of my favorite lyrics ever. So simple, so sweet, so beautiful.
The type of song you play on repeat and smile each time :)