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.
Don't make this fake
Last second of life
Faux obsolete
Assemble the empire
Following fell on hard times
This one won't count
We won't count it at all
Slow down
These factions cast a failure of crowns
Benevolence forces itself
Fallen from state
Into the hands of the law
Slow down
These factions cast a failure of crowns
Slow down
Last second of life
Faux obsolete
Assemble the empire
Following fell on hard times
This one won't count
We won't count it at all
Slow down
These factions cast a failure of crowns
Benevolence forces itself
Fallen from state
Into the hands of the law
Slow down
These factions cast a failure of crowns
Slow down
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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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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this song is way badass i like all of sparta's songs and at the drive in was one of the greatest bands ever but i think that sparta and mars volta are still quite good
this song is way badass i like all of sparta's songs and at the drive in was one of the greatest bands ever but i think that sparta and mars volta are still quite good
i think this song is about atdi fans, lol evidense is above
damn... it actually fits.... this is the best sparta song
i think this song is about people who are going to die or are on the verge of dying. instead of just passing on they;re living in a shitty state when they should just go.
Anyone else think its sorta ironic for Sparta to write a song titled Assemble the Empire? Also, I like the ATDI fans theory.