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.
Pause for just a moment.
Take a breather at the top of your hill.
Peer down the road of your life
Wonderful
Treasures you call your own.
It's easier, it's easier to see.
They all are bound, they all are bound to fall away.
Hope lies in the proles.
That's how they made.
That's how they wanted you to be.
Hope lies in your soul.
That's how they made.
That's how they wanted you to be.
Breathing is a blessing. (Breathing is a blessing)
A variable we take for granted
One quick second,
It's blown away
With all your happiness.
It's easier, it's easier to see.
They all are bound, they all are bound to fall away.
Hope lies in the proles.
That's how they made.
That's how they wanted you to be.
Hope lies in your soul.
That's not how they made.
That's not how they wanted you to be.
Pause for just a moment.
(Pause for just a moment.)(7x)
Pause for just a moment.
Take a breather at the top of your hill.
Peer down the road of your life
Wonderful
Treasures you call your own.
It's easier, it's easier to see.
They all are bound, they all are bound to fall away.
Hope lies in the proles.
That's how they made.
That's how they wanted you to be.
Hope lies in your soul.
That's how they made.
That's how they wanted you to be.
Breathing is a blessing. (Breathing is a blessing)
A variable we take for granted
One quick second,
It's blown away
With all your happiness.
It's easier, it's easier to see.
They all are bound, they all are bound to fall away.
Hope lies in the proles.
That's how they made.
That's how they wanted you to be.
Hope lies in your soul.
That's not how they made.
That's not how they wanted you to be.
Pause for just a moment.
(Pause for just a moment.)(7x)
Pause for just a moment.
Lyrics submitted by thestormtonight
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