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.
All Rise
A reading fom the book of Sense Live Song 55 Verse 1, I ran 25 miles blind through the wicked terrain but due to my superior conditioning I maintained and survived my deadly mission. It's crazy the world we live in there's no doubting, But Armageddon it ain't coming in thi year 2000. Me, I know 2000 million armies sprouting, spirits arousing, kids from the burbs and public housing. With 10 worlds to dwell from Buddhahood to hell. Miguel Angel, it seems my poppa named me very well. It's necessary that we spread the love to every. If you touch the life of one, you touch th lives o plenty. So people, let the truth be known, we own the will and the way and so tell me what's the delaying. These are the latter days and benefits will be received. But only for the faithful who truly believe.
chorus
This is for the faithful who truly believe that Babylon is gone, you got everything yu need in your pal. So sing songs of thanks and praise. These are the fatter days, the latter days
When I appear I be the natural 4 divisions of the year; spring, summer, fall, winter, lend me your ear, got this mic her about to start a renaissance, unite all the colors of the world like Benetton. Keep the faith and move on, evolve, don't let it dissolve. Everybody sees the breaks, problems were made to be solved, the power's in your palm, the future's in your hand, open with possibilities, focus, why be afraid? Enter the unknown. Free where life gives you surprises, surprises give you life and your spirit energizes, reaching new horizons, promoting the uprising, rising above cuz el demonio be snuffin. So people, let the truth be known, we own the will and the way and so tell me what's the delaying. These are the latter days and benefits will be received. But only for the faithful who truly believe.
chorus
We are the light of the world. May our light shine before men. That they may see the good that we do. And give glory to God.
A reading fom the book of Sense Live Song 55 Verse 1, I ran 25 miles blind through the wicked terrain but due to my superior conditioning I maintained and survived my deadly mission. It's crazy the world we live in there's no doubting, But Armageddon it ain't coming in thi year 2000. Me, I know 2000 million armies sprouting, spirits arousing, kids from the burbs and public housing. With 10 worlds to dwell from Buddhahood to hell. Miguel Angel, it seems my poppa named me very well. It's necessary that we spread the love to every. If you touch the life of one, you touch th lives o plenty. So people, let the truth be known, we own the will and the way and so tell me what's the delaying. These are the latter days and benefits will be received. But only for the faithful who truly believe.
chorus
This is for the faithful who truly believe that Babylon is gone, you got everything yu need in your pal. So sing songs of thanks and praise. These are the fatter days, the latter days
When I appear I be the natural 4 divisions of the year; spring, summer, fall, winter, lend me your ear, got this mic her about to start a renaissance, unite all the colors of the world like Benetton. Keep the faith and move on, evolve, don't let it dissolve. Everybody sees the breaks, problems were made to be solved, the power's in your palm, the future's in your hand, open with possibilities, focus, why be afraid? Enter the unknown. Free where life gives you surprises, surprises give you life and your spirit energizes, reaching new horizons, promoting the uprising, rising above cuz el demonio be snuffin. So people, let the truth be known, we own the will and the way and so tell me what's the delaying. These are the latter days and benefits will be received. But only for the faithful who truly believe.
chorus
We are the light of the world. May our light shine before men. That they may see the good that we do. And give glory to God.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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it simply means to have faith in all you do - keep focused with a good attitude and give thanks and praise and a light will shine down on you
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