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 hear them calling,
the damned are calling
From this hell on earth
Their voices flooding my ears
I hear them calling
Their voices flooding my ears
From this hell on earth
I sit back watching above
sacrifice would mean relief from these times
We all hold the power to trust and have faith in ourselves
We all hold the power to trust and have faith in ourselves
We all hold the power to trust and have faith in ourselves
But just like a coward we flee from our hearts
Now is the time to believe in yourself
Have no fear how others think of you or will judge you
For your greatness will silence them all
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Now is the time to believe
Now is the time to believe in yourself
Now is the time together
Now is the time to believe (unbreakable)
Now is the time together
Now is the time to believe (immortal)
I sit back watching above,
sacrifice would mean relief
the damned are calling
From this hell on earth
Their voices flooding my ears
I hear them calling
Their voices flooding my ears
From this hell on earth
I sit back watching above
sacrifice would mean relief from these times
We all hold the power to trust and have faith in ourselves
We all hold the power to trust and have faith in ourselves
We all hold the power to trust and have faith in ourselves
But just like a coward we flee from our hearts
Now is the time to believe in yourself
Have no fear how others think of you or will judge you
For your greatness will silence them all
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Now is the time to believe
Now is the time to believe in yourself
Now is the time together
Now is the time to believe (unbreakable)
Now is the time together
Now is the time to believe (immortal)
I sit back watching above,
sacrifice would mean relief
Lyrics submitted by BornOfMaya
Unbreakable Lyrics as written by Mike Okubo Brandon Butler
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