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.
I'm in love with you
And it's crushing my heart
All I want is you
To take me into your arms
When love and death embrace
I love you
And you're crushing my heart
I need you
Please take me into your arms
When love and death embrace
When love and death embrace
When love and death embrace
When love and death embrace
And it's crushing my heart
All I want is you
To take me into your arms
When love and death embrace
I love you
And you're crushing my heart
I need you
Please take me into your arms
When love and death embrace
When love and death embrace
When love and death embrace
When love and death embrace
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Just A Little Lovin'
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
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My interpretation of this song is that you love someone who has died. It's one of my favourite HIM songs
Ok here i go..
I believe its all about him missing someone he cared about that died.. when love and death embrace.. the caring resembling love and death as death obviously. and he wants to have him or her back in his arms and wants them to come back but he knows they cant.. so its crushing his heart.. well yeah.. thats what i think..
This song really gets to me. I think the song is about loving someone whos sadly passed on and then being together yet again in death. Hence, when love and death embrace. I want a tattoo on my collar bones that says R.I.P. Papa, then on the other collar bone i want his birthdate and the day he died. and under both of those i want it to say "please take into your arms, when love and death embrace" kinda cheesey, yes. however, very meaningful.
I love HIM. This is the song that always makes me cry. It's about the loss of love. And hopelessness. Feeling so alone, like there's no love left for you in this world. Just wanting to die. Wanting an angel to take you in his arms and love you... to fall asleep, and never wake up.
Their best song, simply. This song gots the touch, unlike their new songs.
ehh.. this is how i feel about my best friend..
I absolutely love this song. I think the vocals are fantastic. I think that the song really speaks for itself. But this song makes me feel sort of... sad but in a weird way. Like at the end of a sad movie. The movie was sad... but ultimately... it's happy now and it's over and you're wiping the tears from you cheeks as you walk out of the theatre.
Their best song indeed. I really get emotional when listening to this piece of art.
It´s really amazing. It gathers all the feelings many songs try to describe just in one piece.The words are not the important part.Valo´s tone sets the mood for this song, making it ...unforgettable.
its a really good song, not their best but good, but what the hell does "when love and death embrace" mean??? it doesnt have to do with any of the other words in the song.....i just dont get that so someone please explain to me