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.
GO!
Your judgment day has arrived!
Its about time!
Well while i have attention
QUID PRO QUO!
So,
can we have a chat
about the world's
abominations!
throw your halo down
to see eye to eye....
and explain to me why
there is
(father forgive us)
murderers!
conquers!
imposers!
tell me why
there is
(we know not what we do)
pedophiles all the while
hiding behind the pulpit throne!
Your judgment day has arrived!
Its about time!
Well while i have attention
QUID PRO QUO!
you,
given the world
and some simple rules
you couldn't follow!
you,
were given free will
and you abused it!
thats not my problem!
How
could you
(father forgive us)
take it all
waste it all
all of this in spite of me!
How
could you
(we know not what we do)
let the one my only son
die for you for nothing!
how
could you
(am i my brothers keeper?)
See your people suffering
Sit back and do NOTHING!
Now,
Its time....
(yes i am)
To face your fate the human race
Oh so bad its calling
RAIN!
FIRE!
RAISE THE OCEANS HIGHER!
LET THE SKY FALL!
LET THE GROUND SWALLOW EVERYTHING!
ITS ALL YOUR FAULT!!!!
ONE BY ONE
THE TRUMPETS CALL
SAINT JOHNS REVELATION!
SO IT IS WRITTEN-
SO IT SHALL BE DONE-
ON EARTH AS IS IN HEAVEN!!!!
Your judgment day has arrived!
Its about time!
Well while i have attention
QUID PRO QUO!
(father forgive us)
Different views
Misconstrued
All ready to die!
(we know not what we do)
See the answers in front of us
Were too blind!
(am i my brothers keeper?)
Seize the day
That we may
Have another try!
(yes i am)
And I pray you'll take away
all the gifts youve given
To me....
To me!
TO ME!!!!
Lyrics submitted by Rooneyisweird
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