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 only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
Look at my squad
Always go hard
Never try
Take my
Soul I'm
Armed
Look at my squad
Always go hard
No lie
So fly
We blessed by God
Halo shining
Angels all around me
It don't matter what you say or think about me
When I look behind me
Got an army by me
So I fear nobody
Cant nobody stop
Look at my squad
Look at my
Look at my
I only fear
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
Tag on my back so I secure
Covered in his blood so I know that I'm pure
Revival is coming I'm praying for more
I'm praying for more
Im praying for more
My squad is an army for sure
Strapped up and ready for war
Were strapped up and ready for war
Were strapped up and ready
Squad is deep like a pack wolves
But the Holy Spirit tells us how to move
Blessing stacked like a treasure chest
Grace pulled me out when I was in a mess
God got the best for me
Got faith of a mustard seed
I only fear God
I only fear God you see
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
Look at my squad
Always go hard
Never try
Take my
Soul I'm
Armed
Look at my squad
Always go hard
No lie
So fly
We blessed by God
Halo shining
Angels all around me
It don't matter what you say or think about me
When I look behind me
Got an army by me
So I fear nobody
Cant nobody stop
Look at my squad
Look at my
Look at my
I only fear
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
Tag on my back so I secure
Covered in his blood so I know that I'm pure
Revival is coming I'm praying for more
I'm praying for more
Im praying for more
My squad is an army for sure
Strapped up and ready for war
Were strapped up and ready for war
Were strapped up and ready
Squad is deep like a pack wolves
But the Holy Spirit tells us how to move
Blessing stacked like a treasure chest
Grace pulled me out when I was in a mess
God got the best for me
Got faith of a mustard seed
I only fear God
I only fear God you see
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
I only fear God
Look at my squad
We cannot be stopped
Man what are the odds
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He sure puts it to organized religion like no other song ever has. I bet he hopes he's right.....