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.
We are the children of the night,
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
We are the children of the night,
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
Let the fire burn inside,
Nobody can stop this generation,
Cause we're the children of the night,
Don't ever let them put you down.
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Now is the time, no change,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
There is no time to wait,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Don't ever let them put you down
Get up...Come along and join the scene,
Live you life like a rave machine.
We are the children of the night,
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
Let the fire burn inside,
Nobody can stop this generation,
Cause we're the children of the night,
Don't ever let them put you down.
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Now is the time, no change,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
There is no time to wait,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Don't ever let them put you down
Get up...Come along and join the scene,
Live you life like a rave machine.
(with children singing)
We are the children of the night,
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
Let the fire burn inside,
Nobody can stop this generation,
Cause we're the children of the night,
Don't ever let them put you down.
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Now is the time, no change,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
There is no time to wait,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Don't ever let them put you down
Get up...Come along and join the scene,
Live you life like a rave machine.
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
We are the children of the night,
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
Let the fire burn inside,
Nobody can stop this generation,
Cause we're the children of the night,
Don't ever let them put you down.
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Now is the time, no change,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
There is no time to wait,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Don't ever let them put you down
Get up...Come along and join the scene,
Live you life like a rave machine.
We are the children of the night,
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
Let the fire burn inside,
Nobody can stop this generation,
Cause we're the children of the night,
Don't ever let them put you down.
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Now is the time, no change,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
There is no time to wait,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Don't ever let them put you down
Get up...Come along and join the scene,
Live you life like a rave machine.
(with children singing)
We are the children of the night,
And fight for the future of our nation,
Let's come together and unite,
Nothings gonna stop us now.
Let the fire burn inside,
Nobody can stop this generation,
Cause we're the children of the night,
Don't ever let them put you down.
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Now is the time, no change,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
There is no time to wait,
Get up...Get up...Get up...
Don't ever let them put you down
Get up...Come along and join the scene,
Live you life like a rave machine.
Lyrics submitted by swizzle_stick
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