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.
You're here because
You're one of us
We are the strength
We are the soldiers
You've journeyed far
You've battled hard
And now you will receive the
Permanent reward
You've conquered pain
You've conquered fear
Stand proud and salute
The bloodied flag here
You pledged your death and
Your last breath
You are the gears
You are the gears
We fear not our mortality
We'll serve to the best of our ability
We give our lives to our masters
We vow to smite our enemies
You've mastered death
You've mastered fear
You are transformed
You are stronger
Now that you're here
A branded gear
Burned in your flesh
We'll seal the deal
You've conquered fire
You've conquered ice
You've tasted blood
You've taken life
You're here because
You're one of us
Become a gear
Become a gear
We fear not our mortality
We'll serve to the best of our ability
We give our lives to our masters
We vow to smite our enemies
We bless your skin
We bless you with our mark
Become a part of the clock
Become a gear
You've conquered pain
We've conquered pain
You've conquered fear
We've conquered fear
You fear not your mortality
Become a gear
(We are the gears)
You've conquered pain
We've conquered pain
You've conquered fear
We've conquered fear
You fear not your mortality
You are a gear
(We are the gears)
We bless your skin
We bless you with our mark
Become a part of the clock
Become a gear
(We fear not our mortality)
You're one of us
We are the strength
We are the soldiers
You've journeyed far
You've battled hard
And now you will receive the
Permanent reward
You've conquered pain
You've conquered fear
Stand proud and salute
The bloodied flag here
You pledged your death and
Your last breath
You are the gears
You are the gears
We fear not our mortality
We'll serve to the best of our ability
We give our lives to our masters
We vow to smite our enemies
You've mastered death
You've mastered fear
You are transformed
You are stronger
Now that you're here
A branded gear
Burned in your flesh
We'll seal the deal
You've conquered fire
You've conquered ice
You've tasted blood
You've taken life
You're here because
You're one of us
Become a gear
Become a gear
We fear not our mortality
We'll serve to the best of our ability
We give our lives to our masters
We vow to smite our enemies
We bless your skin
We bless you with our mark
Become a part of the clock
Become a gear
You've conquered pain
We've conquered pain
You've conquered fear
We've conquered fear
You fear not your mortality
Become a gear
(We are the gears)
You've conquered pain
We've conquered pain
You've conquered fear
We've conquered fear
You fear not your mortality
You are a gear
(We are the gears)
We bless your skin
We bless you with our mark
Become a part of the clock
Become a gear
(We fear not our mortality)
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The Gears Lyrics as written by Brendon Small
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