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've been waiting patiently for this day to arrive and
I have spoken not a single word,
Now hand to hand my voice shall be heard
No Michael
Not this time,
I've been waiting for oh so long, oh so long
I've accepted silently this name I've been given and
I have heard it pass the lips of everyone,
Now if you will inquire, ask of your Father
And he may tell you of his brightest Son
No Michael
Not this time,
I've been waiting for oh so long
No Michael,
Not this time,
I've been growing oh so strong
Now in true glory
I'll rise again, ahh
I've been waiting patiently for this day and this time
I shall not be alone,
Not this time, not this time,
Not this time, not this time
I have spoken not a single word,
Now hand to hand my voice shall be heard
No Michael
Not this time,
I've been waiting for oh so long, oh so long
I've accepted silently this name I've been given and
I have heard it pass the lips of everyone,
Now if you will inquire, ask of your Father
And he may tell you of his brightest Son
No Michael
Not this time,
I've been waiting for oh so long
No Michael,
Not this time,
I've been growing oh so strong
Now in true glory
I'll rise again, ahh
I've been waiting patiently for this day and this time
I shall not be alone,
Not this time, not this time,
Not this time, not this time
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Michael Lyrics as written by David Fisher
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