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.
In the Shadow of a second, a cruel fate
An everlasting bond, the times blade
In the Shadow of a second, a cruel fate
An everlasting bond, the times blade
A word falls, agony spreads, future is still born
Apocalyptic sins, end of the crown of thron
Was a place of joy, a place of war
Mankind's toy, fear this time
Was a place of love, a place of fear
Life above, decay of mine
Deliverance refused, prophecies vanished
The everlasting bond, finally is perished
Deliverance refused, prophecies vanished
An everlasting lie, devotees are perished
The book crushed, agony reigns, the era is worn
The riders balefulness, end of the crown of thron
Was a place of joy, a place of war
Mankind's toy, fear this time
Was a place of love, a place of fear
Life above, decay of mine
An everlasting bond, the times blade
In the Shadow of a second, a cruel fate
An everlasting bond, the times blade
A word falls, agony spreads, future is still born
Apocalyptic sins, end of the crown of thron
Was a place of joy, a place of war
Mankind's toy, fear this time
Was a place of love, a place of fear
Life above, decay of mine
Deliverance refused, prophecies vanished
The everlasting bond, finally is perished
Deliverance refused, prophecies vanished
An everlasting lie, devotees are perished
The book crushed, agony reigns, the era is worn
The riders balefulness, end of the crown of thron
Was a place of joy, a place of war
Mankind's toy, fear this time
Was a place of love, a place of fear
Life above, decay of mine
Lyrics submitted by revontulet
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