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.
Confusion writhes around our hearts impatiently
It drains the faith that lights the dark, and sets us free
From the chains of our war, and the pain we once called love
The poison of doubt enslaves our minds, and we bleed
We abandon the trust that kept us blind, and disappear
Under the crimson wings of hate, where the lost are safe
Until they love again
The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there
And that hope will be our love's requiem
We pray to the serpent of delight desperately
The questions are answered, and we try not to weep
Until we are sure we're suffering for love
In the dungeon of our dreams, we're so weak
The promise made to be broken still haunts our sleep
We won't open our eyes, afraid we would die for love again
The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there
And that hope will be our love's requiem
The salvation we seek will be waiting us there
In the heart of darkness, lonely and scared
With a promise of death for our love, for our love
And now that we're free from the chains of our dear love
I am lost, so lost
The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there
And that hope will be our love's requiem
Take me into your arms, and sing me your beautiful song
Hold me until we're one, and sing me your beautiful song
Take me into your arms, and sing me your beautiful song
(The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there)
Hold me until we're one, and sing me your beautiful song
(And that hope will be our love's requiem)
Hold me until we're one, and sing me your beautiful song
[x2]
It drains the faith that lights the dark, and sets us free
From the chains of our war, and the pain we once called love
The poison of doubt enslaves our minds, and we bleed
We abandon the trust that kept us blind, and disappear
Under the crimson wings of hate, where the lost are safe
Until they love again
The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there
And that hope will be our love's requiem
We pray to the serpent of delight desperately
The questions are answered, and we try not to weep
Until we are sure we're suffering for love
In the dungeon of our dreams, we're so weak
The promise made to be broken still haunts our sleep
We won't open our eyes, afraid we would die for love again
The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there
And that hope will be our love's requiem
The salvation we seek will be waiting us there
In the heart of darkness, lonely and scared
With a promise of death for our love, for our love
And now that we're free from the chains of our dear love
I am lost, so lost
The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there
And that hope will be our love's requiem
Take me into your arms, and sing me your beautiful song
Hold me until we're one, and sing me your beautiful song
Take me into your arms, and sing me your beautiful song
(The heart of darkness is hope of finding you there)
Hold me until we're one, and sing me your beautiful song
(And that hope will be our love's requiem)
Hold me until we're one, and sing me your beautiful song
[x2]
Lyrics submitted by Hardcore_Icon
Love's Requiem Lyrics as written by Ville Hermanni Valo
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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