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.
Charlotte Church:
When the night is still,
And the sea is calm,
Lonely Shadow, you fall upon me.
Lay by my side,
Fear not tonight,
Lonely shadow, you'll find a new light.
Dream a dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Ride with me upon a shining star,
Above the moonlit sky
We will find elysium.
Billy Gilman:
Hear the nightingale.
Sing a lullaby
Lonely shadows, you'll find a new light.
Together:
Dawn will be kind,
All will be bright,
Lonely shadow, rise from the darkness.
Dream a dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Ride with me upon a shining star,
Above the moonlit sky,
Once more
Dream a dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Dream a Dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Charlotte Church:
Elysium
(Elysium)
When the night is still,
And the sea is calm,
Lonely Shadow, you fall upon me.
Lay by my side,
Fear not tonight,
Lonely shadow, you'll find a new light.
Dream a dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Ride with me upon a shining star,
Above the moonlit sky
We will find elysium.
Billy Gilman:
Hear the nightingale.
Sing a lullaby
Lonely shadows, you'll find a new light.
Together:
Dawn will be kind,
All will be bright,
Lonely shadow, rise from the darkness.
Dream a dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Ride with me upon a shining star,
Above the moonlit sky,
Once more
Dream a dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Dream a Dream
And see through angel's eyes
A place where we can fly away.
Charlotte Church:
Elysium
(Elysium)
Lyrics submitted by moneybug
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I really like this song. It has a good feel to it. When I was younger and retarded I made up a dance to go along with it, but I've forgotten it now.
That' disturbing:)
This song is absolutely gorgeous.. The images it portrays are stunning and the emotion in it... I just love this song sooo much... I did it for a talent show once... and my entire school knew Charlotte Church after that :P