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.
Walking on a dream
How can I explain?
Talking to myself
Will I see again?
We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out, out again
Never looking down, I'm just in awe of what's in front of me
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Thought I'd never see
The love you found in me
Now it's changing all the time
Living in a rhythm where the minute's working overtime
We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out, out again
Never looking down, I'm just in awe of what's in front of me
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Catch me, I'm falling down
Catch me, I'm falling down
Don't stop, just keep going on
I'm your shoulder, lean upon
So come on, deliver from inside
All we got is tonight, that is right 'til first light
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people
How can I explain?
Talking to myself
Will I see again?
We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out, out again
Never looking down, I'm just in awe of what's in front of me
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Thought I'd never see
The love you found in me
Now it's changing all the time
Living in a rhythm where the minute's working overtime
We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out, out again
Never looking down, I'm just in awe of what's in front of me
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Catch me, I'm falling down
Catch me, I'm falling down
Don't stop, just keep going on
I'm your shoulder, lean upon
So come on, deliver from inside
All we got is tonight, that is right 'til first light
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people become one
Is it real now?
Two people become one
I can feel it
Two people
Lyrics submitted by femme mechanics
Walking on a Dream Lyrics as written by Luke Steele Jonathan Sloan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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This song is so incredibly magical. Just reminds me of summer when your happy just being with the people that matter to you. so awesome,
Yeah reminds me of that too...just warm and blissful. like nothing could go wrong!<br /> the whole feel of summer wrapped in a 3 minute song.<br /> <br /> maybe its just cause i have that "happy just being with the people that matter to you" aura right now haha.<br /> <br /> <br />
Never looking down I'm just in awe of what's in front of me
Is it real now When two people become one I can feel it When two people become one
lol i thought the lyrics were:
never looking down I'm just a narwhal what's in front of me
eh sopraaano? Toupée pull come home acapelllllla Toupée pull come home
boy, was I off.
Haha love it, I also had some weird ideas.... I thought the chorus started with<br /> <br /> It's yer graaaaandma<br /> <br /> But I also thought the chorus was in French (thus why it sounds like silly English)... making the second line of the chorus something French like<br /> <br /> Ton pays pas ne comprende <br /> <br /> Yeah, I obviously do NOT speak French... LOL! And come to find out it's actually ENGLISH WORDS??? Mind blown.
@bestxXbudXxlayf Lol! That's such a messed up interpretation but it kinda sounds like it xD Just made an accont just to thank you for brightening up my day!
Love is a dream, no matter how bad one wants it to be real. One day we wake up and the love is gone. The dreamer knows and keeps running for that thrill. Then the morning comes and all that remains is a lonely heart.
he's in love, elated... ecstatic. and they're gonna make love that night.
...I agree with what everyone else has said. Pure magic. I heard this song and fell in love with it instantly.
Such a great song, and the video clip is just as trippy as the song. Love it.
This song was first heard by me and my girlfriend when we were on a valentines holiday in Rome... Its wierd that a love song such as this was a hit in Italy when we went. perfect timing! Love this song!
i love this song! its about being in love, yes
one of the best songs of 2008!
no. 4 in triple j hottest 100! FUCK YEAH