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.
And the story ends
Insanity said coldly
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
By the call of the moon
Was it really me
I saw in the mirror screaming
I swallowed hate and lies
Through a thousand cries
Someone's sucking out my energy
What can I do
On this road to nowhere
Heart of dragon lies
At the edge of time
And the story ends
Insanity said coldly
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
Into insanity's claws
Come with me and join me
A new life's waiting for you
Jump through the mirror
Leave fear behind
No matter where I tried
The candle light seemed
Lost forever
Before my vision ends
Cathedral
Falling tears
We're not alone
There's someone else, too
From the mirror's other side
Reflecting the cruel part of your soul
It's time for your choice
What can I do
On this road to nowhere
Heart of dragon lies
At the edge of time
And the story ends
Insanity said coldy
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
By the call of the moon
Heart of dragon lies
What can I do
On this road to nowhere
Heart of dragon lies
At the edge of time
And the story ends
Insanity said coldly
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
Into insanity's claws
I'm not a king
I'm just a bard
How can I trust
If there's good and bad
The wounds of life
They will remain
At least I found a friend
Insanity said coldly
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
By the call of the moon
Was it really me
I saw in the mirror screaming
I swallowed hate and lies
Through a thousand cries
Someone's sucking out my energy
What can I do
On this road to nowhere
Heart of dragon lies
At the edge of time
And the story ends
Insanity said coldly
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
Into insanity's claws
Come with me and join me
A new life's waiting for you
Jump through the mirror
Leave fear behind
No matter where I tried
The candle light seemed
Lost forever
Before my vision ends
Cathedral
Falling tears
We're not alone
There's someone else, too
From the mirror's other side
Reflecting the cruel part of your soul
It's time for your choice
What can I do
On this road to nowhere
Heart of dragon lies
At the edge of time
And the story ends
Insanity said coldy
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
By the call of the moon
Heart of dragon lies
What can I do
On this road to nowhere
Heart of dragon lies
At the edge of time
And the story ends
Insanity said coldly
Still waiting for the chance
So out of nowhere it will rise
Oh, and another journey starts
Into insanity's claws
I'm not a king
I'm just a bard
How can I trust
If there's good and bad
The wounds of life
They will remain
At least I found a friend
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