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.
Sir, excuse my rudeness
But I believe that I know somethin' that you don't
Because you are talkin' down to me, like you think I know nothing.
And I wont allow it, this promise prowess,
Though I respect you, even through the prejudice.
You're blind leadin' blind's not hard to see, yeah
You gotta believe
Oh yeah
Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hope your blinded eyes will see
You can ask me anythin'
I may not know the answers to everythin'
Nor I won't before I can do is speak from my heart
A vapid sentiment
And I won't be clever, with your endeavor
All tryin' to prove me wrong, I will remember
You're blind leadin' blind's not hard to see, yeah
You gotta believe
Oh yeah
Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hope your blinded eyes will see
You gotta believe
Oh yeah
D-Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hope your blinded eyes will see, Yeah
Ah Ah
Whatever the cost, whatever I lost
Whatever I gained, whatever I fought
I knew I was tested, and I am the furthest
From what you think it is worth it
You gotta believe
Oh alright
Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hoped your blinded eyes will see
You gotta believe
Yeah
D-D-Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (You gotta believe)
Don't, don't let him hold you down
C'mon, c'mon, sing it
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa
Yeah
Oh, I hope my eyes will see
You gotta believe
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, yeah
But I believe that I know somethin' that you don't
Because you are talkin' down to me, like you think I know nothing.
And I wont allow it, this promise prowess,
Though I respect you, even through the prejudice.
You're blind leadin' blind's not hard to see, yeah
You gotta believe
Oh yeah
Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hope your blinded eyes will see
You can ask me anythin'
I may not know the answers to everythin'
Nor I won't before I can do is speak from my heart
A vapid sentiment
And I won't be clever, with your endeavor
All tryin' to prove me wrong, I will remember
You're blind leadin' blind's not hard to see, yeah
You gotta believe
Oh yeah
Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hope your blinded eyes will see
You gotta believe
Oh yeah
D-Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hope your blinded eyes will see, Yeah
Ah Ah
Whatever the cost, whatever I lost
Whatever I gained, whatever I fought
I knew I was tested, and I am the furthest
From what you think it is worth it
You gotta believe
Oh alright
Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (Ah, ah)
I hoped your blinded eyes will see
You gotta believe
Yeah
D-D-Don't fear, don't break it
You gotta be free (You gotta believe)
Don't, don't let him hold you down
C'mon, c'mon, sing it
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa
Yeah
Oh, I hope my eyes will see
You gotta believe
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, yeah
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
You Gotta Believe Lyrics as written by Soren Bentzen Caecilie Norby
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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