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.
On a clear day I can see far ahead in front of me,
The sky above imagines a god, but on another day I'm...
And when I fall the hurt won't show up on me I only hope.
And if I follow you along well then I'll rise up.
CHORUS:
And when the burning sun it falls in my eyes,
Is when I come upon another sunrise.
Well I will walk alone 'cause I'm not scared to die,
On a clearer day in the sunshine.
And when I hear the angels sing down from up above,
Well I won't fear a thing or hear the things I've done.
Only know that you're in a place inside my heart,
And no matter where I go, we will never part.
CHORUS:
And when the burning sun it falls in my eyes,
Is when I come upon another sunrise.
Well I will walk alone 'cause I'm not scared to die,
On a clearer day in the sunshine.
The sky above imagines a god, but on another day I'm...
And when I fall the hurt won't show up on me I only hope.
And if I follow you along well then I'll rise up.
CHORUS:
And when the burning sun it falls in my eyes,
Is when I come upon another sunrise.
Well I will walk alone 'cause I'm not scared to die,
On a clearer day in the sunshine.
And when I hear the angels sing down from up above,
Well I won't fear a thing or hear the things I've done.
Only know that you're in a place inside my heart,
And no matter where I go, we will never part.
CHORUS:
And when the burning sun it falls in my eyes,
Is when I come upon another sunrise.
Well I will walk alone 'cause I'm not scared to die,
On a clearer day in the sunshine.
Lyrics submitted by katdefudgie
On a Clear Day Lyrics as written by Matthew Mark Mchugh
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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