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.
It's in your voice i can feel it, I can tell
It's in your voice
Has me ringing me like a bell
Peace of mind peace comes dropping slow
I'm in the mind to let go of control
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
In the backstreets
In the backstreets of our love
Through the locked doors
Deep down, deep down is not enough
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
(And guitar)
Who could stop us now? It's much too late
Can't slow us down we can't hesitate
I want a love that's hard as hard as hate
Levitate
To be the bee to be the bee and the flower
Before the sweetness
Before the sweetness turns to sour
When freedom comes freedom has a scent
It's like the top of a newborn baby's head
Baby, we can taste it you and I
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
Who could stop us now?
Who could make us wait?
Who could slow us down? Make us hesitate?
I want a love that's hard as hard as hate
Levitate oh oh oh
Lift me up
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
It's in your voice
Has me ringing me like a bell
Peace of mind peace comes dropping slow
I'm in the mind to let go of control
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
In the backstreets
In the backstreets of our love
Through the locked doors
Deep down, deep down is not enough
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
(And guitar)
Who could stop us now? It's much too late
Can't slow us down we can't hesitate
I want a love that's hard as hard as hate
Levitate
To be the bee to be the bee and the flower
Before the sweetness
Before the sweetness turns to sour
When freedom comes freedom has a scent
It's like the top of a newborn baby's head
Baby, we can taste it you and I
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
Who could stop us now?
Who could make us wait?
Who could slow us down? Make us hesitate?
I want a love that's hard as hard as hate
Levitate oh oh oh
Lift me up
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
Spirit come on down no, I'm not coming down
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Who can stop us now? It's much too late Can't slow us down? We can't hesitate I want a love that's hard As hard as hate Levitate
Some of my favorite U2 lyrics right there. This song has a knack to be on repeat on my cd player for hours!