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 turn my face away from god
As the sight is too hard to bear
It's turning black as emotions choose to despair
Caress the beauty of a thousand forsaken souls
And walk across the depth of never-whore
I stare helplessly
I re-invite the Lord
All faith is gone
And burn the angels to the core
God dies and I'll be god
I re-create the whore
I burn his flesh, completed war
Enjoy the silence
Embrace the lies of Jesus
I create just for you
Disgrace the holy one
As well as the pain
The angels are torn to pieces and dead is the firstborn son
I share the blood of Christ with the demons inside
I burn the heavens and call the demons with strength in numbers
And hate in legions
Father Satan, bless us with sin!
The very ones who spilt it
The whores scar my skin with filth
I mock the eternally crucified
As my soul has stopped to burn
I laugh at your feeble book of lies
I stand in my ashes
I rape the souls of a thousand whores
And there's no return
I burn the cross of nevermore
I mock the eternally crucified
I laugh at your feeble book of lies
I rape the souls of the thousand whores
I burn the cross of nevermore
I control this land of the everdamned
It's my dominion so take my hand
I'll lead you to where the angels cry
Where Christ has failed and truth is lies
So inherit the weak soul, inflict the pain
And rape the angels, make them unsaved
The burnt heavens are turning red
The wooden idol is finally... Dead!
The swarming of whores!
The swarming of whores!
The swarming of whores!
Yeah!
I mock the eternally crucified
I laugh at your feeble book of lies
I rape the souls of the thousand whores
I burn the cross!
I turn my face away from god
As the sight is too hard to bear
It's turning black as emotions choose to despair
Caress the beauty of a thousand forsaken souls
And walk across the depth of never-whore
As the angels chants and dances
The colour of the seas turns red
And as the roses start to wither
My forsaken soul is dead
I desecrate the angels hearts, and cast upon the land
Thousands and thousands of bloodred stars
And of the angels there will be none
The innocence of the three-faced angel
I admire to the core
And with my rope around it's neck
The birds from the sky will fall
I desecrate the angels hearts
And mock the state of grace
And as serenity is no more
Divinity is erased
I mock the eternally crucified
I laugh at Your feeble book of lies
I control this land of the everdamned
It's my dominion so take my hand
(I control this land of the everdamned)
Take my hand!!!
(It's my dominion so take my hand)
Take my hand!!!
Yeah!
As the sight is too hard to bear
It's turning black as emotions choose to despair
Caress the beauty of a thousand forsaken souls
And walk across the depth of never-whore
I stare helplessly
I re-invite the Lord
All faith is gone
And burn the angels to the core
God dies and I'll be god
I re-create the whore
I burn his flesh, completed war
Enjoy the silence
Embrace the lies of Jesus
I create just for you
Disgrace the holy one
As well as the pain
The angels are torn to pieces and dead is the firstborn son
I share the blood of Christ with the demons inside
I burn the heavens and call the demons with strength in numbers
And hate in legions
Father Satan, bless us with sin!
The very ones who spilt it
The whores scar my skin with filth
I mock the eternally crucified
As my soul has stopped to burn
I laugh at your feeble book of lies
I stand in my ashes
I rape the souls of a thousand whores
And there's no return
I burn the cross of nevermore
I mock the eternally crucified
I laugh at your feeble book of lies
I rape the souls of the thousand whores
I burn the cross of nevermore
I control this land of the everdamned
It's my dominion so take my hand
I'll lead you to where the angels cry
Where Christ has failed and truth is lies
So inherit the weak soul, inflict the pain
And rape the angels, make them unsaved
The burnt heavens are turning red
The wooden idol is finally... Dead!
The swarming of whores!
The swarming of whores!
The swarming of whores!
Yeah!
I mock the eternally crucified
I laugh at your feeble book of lies
I rape the souls of the thousand whores
I burn the cross!
I turn my face away from god
As the sight is too hard to bear
It's turning black as emotions choose to despair
Caress the beauty of a thousand forsaken souls
And walk across the depth of never-whore
As the angels chants and dances
The colour of the seas turns red
And as the roses start to wither
My forsaken soul is dead
I desecrate the angels hearts, and cast upon the land
Thousands and thousands of bloodred stars
And of the angels there will be none
The innocence of the three-faced angel
I admire to the core
And with my rope around it's neck
The birds from the sky will fall
I desecrate the angels hearts
And mock the state of grace
And as serenity is no more
Divinity is erased
I mock the eternally crucified
I laugh at Your feeble book of lies
I control this land of the everdamned
It's my dominion so take my hand
(I control this land of the everdamned)
Take my hand!!!
(It's my dominion so take my hand)
Take my hand!!!
Yeah!
Lyrics submitted by user725371
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[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.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.