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 know just where you come from
Where all your yesterday's are gone
And now you're done
But you've only just begun
It's time you opened up the door
And now it's all very clear
This journey of a thousand years
Can you feel it coming
Can you feel it now
Can you feel it coming
Or is it the roar of the crowd
Can you feel it coming
Can you hear it
Or is it the roar of the crowd
Did you sleep without dreams
Did you fly without wings
Did you touch without feel
Where nothing is real
Did you feel it coming
Did you hear it
Or was it the roar of the crowd
Where all your yesterday's are gone
And now you're done
But you've only just begun
It's time you opened up the door
And now it's all very clear
This journey of a thousand years
Can you feel it coming
Can you feel it now
Can you feel it coming
Or is it the roar of the crowd
Can you feel it coming
Can you hear it
Or is it the roar of the crowd
Did you sleep without dreams
Did you fly without wings
Did you touch without feel
Where nothing is real
Did you feel it coming
Did you hear it
Or was it the roar of the crowd
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
Journey of 1,000 Years Lyrics as written by Gene Simmons
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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