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 stand before you now my Saviour
shouting Your praise
you've changed my world and made my heart sing
And everything i have
i lay it at Your feet
everything is different now with you my God
you broke my chains of sin
you're always there to lift me when i fall
you never let me go
Lord i give you my all
now that i've found you everything around me is changing
nothing will be the same
now that you've saved me
i'll be the one to shout your fame forever
i'll be the one to sing your praise
my Saviour
you are the strength inside of me
you are the light that let's me see
my only one
everything is different now with you my God
you broke my chains of sin
you're always there to lift me when i fall
you never let me go
Lord i give you my all
now that i've found you everything around me is changing
nothing will be the same
now that you've saved me
i'll be the one to shout your fame forever
i'll be the one to sing your praise
my Saviour
you are the strength inside of me
you are the light that let's me see
my only one
shouting Your praise
you've changed my world and made my heart sing
And everything i have
i lay it at Your feet
everything is different now with you my God
you broke my chains of sin
you're always there to lift me when i fall
you never let me go
Lord i give you my all
now that i've found you everything around me is changing
nothing will be the same
now that you've saved me
i'll be the one to shout your fame forever
i'll be the one to sing your praise
my Saviour
you are the strength inside of me
you are the light that let's me see
my only one
everything is different now with you my God
you broke my chains of sin
you're always there to lift me when i fall
you never let me go
Lord i give you my all
now that i've found you everything around me is changing
nothing will be the same
now that you've saved me
i'll be the one to shout your fame forever
i'll be the one to sing your praise
my Saviour
you are the strength inside of me
you are the light that let's me see
my only one
Lyrics submitted by brandnew27
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