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.
God is the reason we live in dismay
It is his will that this world's suffering
If we do not believe what you foretell
We can expect afterlife will be hell
You are the one who killed his own son
We are the ones you're blaming it on
Lust was created beginning with hymn
When we indulge we are guilty of sin
Torture our lives with confusion and lies
Mass contradiction, religious facades
Blame it on god
Blame it on god
Blame it on god, liar
Lord of salvation keep looking away
It is your will that this world goes astray
Take us each day from this place you unworthed
Unfulfilled promise of heaven on earth
You are the one who killed your own son
We are the ones your hatred is on
Children are dying and this you're content
Where is your profit in what you have left
No intervention from angels above
God is the reason that satan lives on.
It is his will that this world's suffering
If we do not believe what you foretell
We can expect afterlife will be hell
You are the one who killed his own son
We are the ones you're blaming it on
Lust was created beginning with hymn
When we indulge we are guilty of sin
Torture our lives with confusion and lies
Mass contradiction, religious facades
Blame it on god
Blame it on god
Blame it on god, liar
Lord of salvation keep looking away
It is your will that this world goes astray
Take us each day from this place you unworthed
Unfulfilled promise of heaven on earth
You are the one who killed your own son
We are the ones your hatred is on
Children are dying and this you're content
Where is your profit in what you have left
No intervention from angels above
God is the reason that satan lives on.
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"by quiffporn on 04-12-2004 @ 02:28:41 AM
I agree, this band should have their instruments taken away from them, they are a joke. "
Man your a fucking idiot. Are you going to be the fuckin ballsy jackass to walk up there on stage and take those instruments from them, you ever seen those guys? they're refridgerators. But you wouldnt know this because I Doubt you've ever seen them live, let alone even heard their music. Too busy with your nose buried so deep in your bible / a false lords ass. It's people like you that proove this song to be so true. Stupid fucks like you with fear of satan, like hes going to do something to you or ruin your fuckin life. when it comes down to the plain and simple fact that satan is the best friend the christian/catholic church has ever had. Without satan none of you would be wasting your lives in fear going to church so you dont go to hell. He keeps your churches in business. Without Satan your religion is useless.... you however, are useles period. Thank you for your ignorance.. it kept me entertained for this brief moment in time. See you in hell :)
!!!Praise Hail Satan!!!