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.
I know nothing about life
All the wisdom is hidden deep in the heart
I am scared of the upcoming days
I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and I know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
Everyday I meet the ghosts of the past
Darkness is left behind me, but I'll be free
Someday in my life the light will shine
I'll forget the past before the dusk comes up
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and I know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
All the wisdom is hidden deep in the heart
I am scared of the upcoming days
I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and I know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
Everyday I meet the ghosts of the past
Darkness is left behind me, but I'll be free
Someday in my life the light will shine
I'll forget the past before the dusk comes up
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and I know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat is cruising over there,
I want it and know where
I am handling my life to destiny
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
My boat follows in the wake of you
I am handling my life to destiny
I don't know what future will bring to me
Lyrics submitted by Sweet-Misery
Destiny Lyrics as written by Miguel Barros Lara Miguel Barros
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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