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.
Imagine the darkest cave
Visited only by the brave
So mysterious and damp
So far away
Beyond the mountains and the seas
Magic atmosphere in the air
Deep in there, what will be found?
The smell is a stench never felt by man, before
It's too calm to be real
Curses from ancient times lie here asleep
The gate of freedom, they say
Can chase the fear away
And rescue mankind from slavery and pain
It was written in the book
The vision came real
A sign in the shape of a star appeared
If you be quiet now
You will hear a
Whispering voice
From times that have
Passed away long ago
And you will face
The magic of
The dragon's skull
As you stand
At the entrance, you will see
Eyes glow in the dark
You'll be afraid
But go on 'cause if you stop
Your story ends
Deep in there, what will be found?
The smell is a stench never felt by man, before
It's too calm to be real
Curses from ancient times lie here asleep
The gate of freedom, they say
The dragon at the gate
Will try to make your journey short
So fight my friend
Fight and save us all
Visited only by the brave
So mysterious and damp
So far away
Beyond the mountains and the seas
Magic atmosphere in the air
Deep in there, what will be found?
The smell is a stench never felt by man, before
It's too calm to be real
Curses from ancient times lie here asleep
The gate of freedom, they say
Can chase the fear away
And rescue mankind from slavery and pain
It was written in the book
The vision came real
A sign in the shape of a star appeared
If you be quiet now
You will hear a
Whispering voice
From times that have
Passed away long ago
And you will face
The magic of
The dragon's skull
As you stand
At the entrance, you will see
Eyes glow in the dark
You'll be afraid
But go on 'cause if you stop
Your story ends
Deep in there, what will be found?
The smell is a stench never felt by man, before
It's too calm to be real
Curses from ancient times lie here asleep
The gate of freedom, they say
The dragon at the gate
Will try to make your journey short
So fight my friend
Fight and save us all
Lyrics submitted by Fallenfive
Dragon's Skull Lyrics as written by Dennis Vestman Andreas De Vera
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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