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.
now that it's here, it's too late.
the whole wide world,
is fearing the wrong things.
falling down a cold staircase.
and persistently i darken my shadow to cover up regret
but the train tracks still lie straight.
it'll be the end of deception.
vertical to the horizon.
it'll be the end of deception.
this is the gun to the manipulation.
bring the end [ow!]
architecture is falling [yeah]
denial; a repetitive trait.
repetition. the walls.
betrayal; a repetitive trait.
i thought this died so long ago,
but reoccuring shame eats at me.
she eats at me. she walked away.
i'm here for forgiveness one more time. i'm slurring a compilation of words.
I plea for your forgiveness,
one more time.
i plea for this [one more time]
i'm asking for your forgiveness, God.
lay her to rest.
the whole wide world,
is fearing the wrong things.
falling down a cold staircase.
and persistently i darken my shadow to cover up regret
but the train tracks still lie straight.
it'll be the end of deception.
vertical to the horizon.
it'll be the end of deception.
this is the gun to the manipulation.
bring the end [ow!]
architecture is falling [yeah]
denial; a repetitive trait.
repetition. the walls.
betrayal; a repetitive trait.
i thought this died so long ago,
but reoccuring shame eats at me.
she eats at me. she walked away.
i'm here for forgiveness one more time. i'm slurring a compilation of words.
I plea for your forgiveness,
one more time.
i plea for this [one more time]
i'm asking for your forgiveness, God.
lay her to rest.
Lyrics submitted by xxmeaghan
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I'm not sure of the whole meaning... but I'd have to agree with IAmAMicrophone, sheltered, and ruskinthebig
I dont think it's point to the "her" being a women. In the bible "her" or "she" is referred to as sin...
he's saying the sin is eating at him repeatedly, and he's asking god for forgiveness and to take it off his mind as well..