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.
Today, hasn't been the greatest day
Want to crawl back into bed
And sleep the day away
You came over, and dragged me out the door
Now the choir's singing, the preachers preaching
It's all in the hands of the Lord
I'll find the sunrise in the dark skies warmth in fiery trials
Drown in Your endless sea of love
So I can walk on water of hard times
Just keeping perspective
My new car broke down, just the other day
They sold me a lemon
Good thing I like my lemonade
My glass was half empty
But now I see it full
It's when I'm stranded and empty handed
I become dependent on You
I'll find the sunrise in the dark skies warmth in fiery trials
Drown in Your endless sea of love
So I can walk on water of hard times
Just keeping perspective
Want to crawl back into bed
And sleep the day away
You came over, and dragged me out the door
Now the choir's singing, the preachers preaching
It's all in the hands of the Lord
I'll find the sunrise in the dark skies warmth in fiery trials
Drown in Your endless sea of love
So I can walk on water of hard times
Just keeping perspective
My new car broke down, just the other day
They sold me a lemon
Good thing I like my lemonade
My glass was half empty
But now I see it full
It's when I'm stranded and empty handed
I become dependent on You
I'll find the sunrise in the dark skies warmth in fiery trials
Drown in Your endless sea of love
So I can walk on water of hard times
Just keeping perspective
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