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.
Fear not the shadow yonder
It is where I bid you to go
Can you hear their silent cries
They need you there you know
Listen to me my child
I want you to make a diffrence
Serve your fellow humans
And thus show me your reverence
In their souls they wait
A thorn in my heart
But stubbornly they refuse my help
Therefore I send you
Look towards the shadow yonder
It is where I bid you to go
There is danger there
But you need not fear
My hand will guide you
My love always be there
Behold, I send you out
As sheep amongst the wolves
Farewell utopia, acknowledge their need
Go now, Away, see to your brethren
I am with you
It is where I bid you to go
Can you hear their silent cries
They need you there you know
Listen to me my child
I want you to make a diffrence
Serve your fellow humans
And thus show me your reverence
In their souls they wait
A thorn in my heart
But stubbornly they refuse my help
Therefore I send you
Look towards the shadow yonder
It is where I bid you to go
There is danger there
But you need not fear
My hand will guide you
My love always be there
Behold, I send you out
As sheep amongst the wolves
Farewell utopia, acknowledge their need
Go now, Away, see to your brethren
I am with you
Lyrics submitted by ZionsVillageIdiot
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Hey people, I dont know how many people know crimson moonlight but if anyone sees this i plan on putting in more lyrics soon. This band has a lot of strong christian lyrics to them. They're a great scandinavian black metal band. This song seems to be about god sending people to help other people and that he will protect them along the way. I'll hopefully have more songs in soon.
Sweet! Crimson Moonlight rocks! There's nothin like a good, christian, black metal band to start your day!
Crimson moonlight are brilliant! I wish it was easier to get hold of their records though :(
I agree with the first comment on the meaning. awesome christian black metal!!!
this band is a gift from God
this band is amazing, truly amazing. this is what metal should be. metal belongs to God along with all things. all those satanic bands are posers long live unblack metal, long live christ, death to abaddon(satan) Gods will be done on earth as it is in heaven.