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 feel eyelashes on my cheek
And they lacerate my flesh
A pain so good
So put your hand in mine
Never let go
Never wake up
'Cause I'm done with promises
I'm taking blood oaths
Feels likes you could kiss my imperfections
My imperfections away
And I would stand
Stand by your side
Until the sun turns the sky
All the colors I see in your eyes
And I'll never need to see the sun again
There's enough light in your eyes
To light up our little world
So take me, take me away
Kill me slowly
I'll never be the same
And I swear to you on everything I am
And I dedicate to you all that I have
And I promise you that I'll stand right by your side
Forever and always until the day I die
The bite marks on my neck
Never felt so good
I'm losing control
And it's all that I can do
Not to blackout
And fall into lust with you
Your kisses infect me
The dark gift is loving you
And I'll never need to see the sun again
There's enough light in your eyes
To light up our little world
So take me, take me away
Kill me slowly
I'll never be the same
And I feel immortal
And I want to make you feel the same
So stand by me
As we immolate
We can burn in each other's arms
And I feel immortal
And I want to make you feel the same
So stand by me
As we immolate
We can burn in each other's arms
And they lacerate my flesh
A pain so good
So put your hand in mine
Never let go
Never wake up
'Cause I'm done with promises
I'm taking blood oaths
Feels likes you could kiss my imperfections
My imperfections away
And I would stand
Stand by your side
Until the sun turns the sky
All the colors I see in your eyes
And I'll never need to see the sun again
There's enough light in your eyes
To light up our little world
So take me, take me away
Kill me slowly
I'll never be the same
And I swear to you on everything I am
And I dedicate to you all that I have
And I promise you that I'll stand right by your side
Forever and always until the day I die
The bite marks on my neck
Never felt so good
I'm losing control
And it's all that I can do
Not to blackout
And fall into lust with you
Your kisses infect me
The dark gift is loving you
And I'll never need to see the sun again
There's enough light in your eyes
To light up our little world
So take me, take me away
Kill me slowly
I'll never be the same
And I feel immortal
And I want to make you feel the same
So stand by me
As we immolate
We can burn in each other's arms
And I feel immortal
And I want to make you feel the same
So stand by me
As we immolate
We can burn in each other's arms
Lyrics submitted by heartattack
This Flesh a Tomb Lyrics as written by Daniel Jacobs Brandon Saller
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
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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".
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Great version of a great song,
<3 this song. awesomeness.