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.
Where's Dexter?
Get a drink, have a good time now
Welcome to paradise
Since I left you
I found the world so new
Since I left you
I found the world so new
I found the world so new
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And every day
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And every day
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And every day
Since I left you (yeah)
I found the world so new
And every day (yeah)
And every day
And and
And and
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And everyday
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And everyday
I found the world so
I found the world so new
Since I
I found the world so
I found the world so new
Since I left you
Get a drink, have a good time now
Welcome to paradise
Since I left you
I found the world so new
Since I left you
I found the world so new
I found the world so new
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And every day
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And every day
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And every day
Since I left you (yeah)
I found the world so new
And every day (yeah)
And every day
And and
And and
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And everyday
Since I left you
I found the world so new
And everyday
I found the world so
I found the world so new
Since I
I found the world so
I found the world so new
Since I left you
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Lil repetetive? but still good!
makes me feel so good :)
i could listen to this song on repeat for the rest of my life
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Awesome song
When I listen to this, I feel like I'm sitting in a summer breeze.
one of my favorite songs EVER