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 should be ashamed
for what you've done to me...
its only happened
because I let it be...
But no more...
You are not wrong
you who believe,
Your will defines your destiny.
But if you act
In Selfish fear,
then truth means nothing.
You are not wrong
if you perceive
the message veiled in mystery.
But if we bury what we dream,
we're left with what remains.
There is no vision that we surrender.
breathless time, can take no prisoners.
My avatar, I call you to return...
and the cycle is fulfilled.
I'm taking back my love,
taking back my pride,
taking back my dreams,
and my life.
This is the ground,
I will defend.
A rage of Angels
bears the end.
I'm taking back my hope,
taking back my goals,
taking back my memories,
and my soul.
this brand is forged...
to my Crusade.
Quicksilver-
the future belongs to the brave.
the future belongs to the brave.
you are not wrong,
if you believe,
perception works its alchemy.
And I become
the phoenix once again,
transforming destiny.
We brace before, the fates descending,
With resolution never ending.
As Nike stands, her shield before me,
Sophia guide my hand.
There is no wisdom that we surrender.
Breathless time, can take no prisoners.
My avatar, I call you to return...
and the cycle is fulfilled.
I'm taking back my love,
taking back my pride,
taking back my dreams,
and my life.
This is the ground,
I will defend.
A rage of Angels
comes again.
I'm taking back my hope,
taking back my goals,
taking back my memories,
and my soul.
this sword is forged...
to my Crusade.
Quicksilver-
the future belongs to the brave.
I feel the Wishfire burning cold,
Black wings to fill the sky unfold.
and nothing takes from God his storm-
See the angels eyes transform...
I'm taking back my love,
taking back my pride,
taking back my dreams,
and my life.
This is the ground,
I will defend.
A rage of Angels
bears the end.
I'm taking back my hope,
taking back my goals,
taking back my memories,
and my soul.
this brand is forged...
to my Crusade.
Quicksilver-
the future belongs to the brave.
for what you've done to me...
its only happened
because I let it be...
But no more...
You are not wrong
you who believe,
Your will defines your destiny.
But if you act
In Selfish fear,
then truth means nothing.
You are not wrong
if you perceive
the message veiled in mystery.
But if we bury what we dream,
we're left with what remains.
There is no vision that we surrender.
breathless time, can take no prisoners.
My avatar, I call you to return...
and the cycle is fulfilled.
I'm taking back my love,
taking back my pride,
taking back my dreams,
and my life.
This is the ground,
I will defend.
A rage of Angels
bears the end.
I'm taking back my hope,
taking back my goals,
taking back my memories,
and my soul.
this brand is forged...
to my Crusade.
Quicksilver-
the future belongs to the brave.
the future belongs to the brave.
you are not wrong,
if you believe,
perception works its alchemy.
And I become
the phoenix once again,
transforming destiny.
We brace before, the fates descending,
With resolution never ending.
As Nike stands, her shield before me,
Sophia guide my hand.
There is no wisdom that we surrender.
Breathless time, can take no prisoners.
My avatar, I call you to return...
and the cycle is fulfilled.
I'm taking back my love,
taking back my pride,
taking back my dreams,
and my life.
This is the ground,
I will defend.
A rage of Angels
comes again.
I'm taking back my hope,
taking back my goals,
taking back my memories,
and my soul.
this sword is forged...
to my Crusade.
Quicksilver-
the future belongs to the brave.
I feel the Wishfire burning cold,
Black wings to fill the sky unfold.
and nothing takes from God his storm-
See the angels eyes transform...
I'm taking back my love,
taking back my pride,
taking back my dreams,
and my life.
This is the ground,
I will defend.
A rage of Angels
bears the end.
I'm taking back my hope,
taking back my goals,
taking back my memories,
and my soul.
this brand is forged...
to my Crusade.
Quicksilver-
the future belongs to the brave.
Lyrics submitted by Nonny, edited by Mellow_Harsher
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