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.
A] Glimmer of Hope
Anneke van Giersbergen:
Through their eyes we will see
Bob Catley: With their hands we will create
Anneke van Giersbergen: In their world we will be free
Bob Catley: With our minds we'll shape their fate
Steve Lee:
Now the die is cast, the first step taken
A glimmer of hope lights up our lives
Visions of the past, dreams forsaken
Forming right before our eyes
We're alive
Anneke van Giersbergen: Through their pain we'll learn to live
Bob Catley: Remember all life has to give
Jorn Lande:
Now the die is cast, the first step taken
A glimmer of hope lights up our lives
Visions of the past, dreams forsaken
Re-ignite the sparkle in our eyes
We're alive! So alive!
B] World of Tomorrow Dreams
Tom Englund: I see a planet, perfect for our needs
Behold our target, a world to plant our seeds
Steve Lee: There must be life, first remove any trace of doubt!
They may all die, don't you think we should check it out?
Daniel Gildenlow: We have no choice, we waited far too long
This is our planet, this is where they belong
Jorn Lande: We may regret this, is this the way it's supposed to be?
A cold execution, a mindless act of cruelty!
Bob Catley:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Hansi Kursch:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Tom Englund: I see mainly reptiles, a lower form of intelligence
Mere brainless creatures with no demonstrable sentience
Jorn Lande: What makes us superior, we did not do so great ourselves!
A dying race, imprisoned in restricted shells
Bob Catley:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Hansi Kursch:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Derek Sherinian: Synth solo
C] Collision Course
D] From the Ashes
Tom Englund: And as the smoke slowly rises
Jonas Renkse: Our planet's bare and cold
Tom Englund: But as the black sky brightens
Jonas Renkse: A wondrous world unfolds
Daniel Gildenlow: We're at the dawn of a new age
Bob Catley: As we hear the final cries
Daniel Gildenlow: Ready to enter the next stage
Bob Catley: From the ashes we will rise
Steve Lee: And as the smoke slowly rises
Hansi Kursch: Our planet's bare and cold
Steve Lee: But as the black sky brightens
Hansi Kursch: A wondrous world unfolds
Floor Jansen: We're at the dawn of a new age
Jorn Lande: As we hear the final cries
Floor Jansen: Ready to enter the next stage
Jorn Lande: From the ashes we will rise!
E] Glimmer of Hope Reprise
Daniel Gildenlow:
Now the die is cast, the first step taken
A glimmer of hope lights up our lives
Visions of the past, dreams forsaken
Re-ignite the sparkle in our eyes
We are alive...
Anneke van Giersbergen:
Through their eyes we will see
Bob Catley: With their hands we will create
Anneke van Giersbergen: In their world we will be free
Bob Catley: With our minds we'll shape their fate
Steve Lee:
Now the die is cast, the first step taken
A glimmer of hope lights up our lives
Visions of the past, dreams forsaken
Forming right before our eyes
We're alive
Anneke van Giersbergen: Through their pain we'll learn to live
Bob Catley: Remember all life has to give
Jorn Lande:
Now the die is cast, the first step taken
A glimmer of hope lights up our lives
Visions of the past, dreams forsaken
Re-ignite the sparkle in our eyes
We're alive! So alive!
B] World of Tomorrow Dreams
Tom Englund: I see a planet, perfect for our needs
Behold our target, a world to plant our seeds
Steve Lee: There must be life, first remove any trace of doubt!
They may all die, don't you think we should check it out?
Daniel Gildenlow: We have no choice, we waited far too long
This is our planet, this is where they belong
Jorn Lande: We may regret this, is this the way it's supposed to be?
A cold execution, a mindless act of cruelty!
Bob Catley:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Hansi Kursch:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Tom Englund: I see mainly reptiles, a lower form of intelligence
Mere brainless creatures with no demonstrable sentience
Jorn Lande: What makes us superior, we did not do so great ourselves!
A dying race, imprisoned in restricted shells
Bob Catley:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Hansi Kursch:
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our future lies
In the World of Tomorrow Dreams, our hopes will rise
Derek Sherinian: Synth solo
C] Collision Course
D] From the Ashes
Tom Englund: And as the smoke slowly rises
Jonas Renkse: Our planet's bare and cold
Tom Englund: But as the black sky brightens
Jonas Renkse: A wondrous world unfolds
Daniel Gildenlow: We're at the dawn of a new age
Bob Catley: As we hear the final cries
Daniel Gildenlow: Ready to enter the next stage
Bob Catley: From the ashes we will rise
Steve Lee: And as the smoke slowly rises
Hansi Kursch: Our planet's bare and cold
Steve Lee: But as the black sky brightens
Hansi Kursch: A wondrous world unfolds
Floor Jansen: We're at the dawn of a new age
Jorn Lande: As we hear the final cries
Floor Jansen: Ready to enter the next stage
Jorn Lande: From the ashes we will rise!
E] Glimmer of Hope Reprise
Daniel Gildenlow:
Now the die is cast, the first step taken
A glimmer of hope lights up our lives
Visions of the past, dreams forsaken
Re-ignite the sparkle in our eyes
We are alive...
Lyrics submitted by RainbowDemon
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