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.
A minute more
Till the light of day is seen
Lay down
I know you must be nearly there
A bloody kiss
And the vision of a dream
For the last of your days in the sun
In the white light I am calm
Yet peculiarly cold
Silent slumber and wide awake
Lord, have mercy on my soul
So long, your sorrow be gone
Show me how it feels to be alive
No more denial, so long
Let us find a place where we can hide
You fed me long
And by God, you fed me well
Sleep tight
This day belongs to you my dear
And I am bound
Like a beast unto its prey
We are one of a kind, you and I
Pale moon wander, I'm wide awake
Lord have mercy on my soul
So long, your sorrow be gone
Show me how it feels to be alive
No more denial, so long
Show me all the splendors of the night
So long
The little last of your attention
Sorrow
This flood to wash your mind
See me
The God of your imagination
Feel me
Come with me tonight
So long, your sorrow be gone
Show me how it feels to be alive
No more denial, so long
Till the light of day is seen
Lay down
I know you must be nearly there
A bloody kiss
And the vision of a dream
For the last of your days in the sun
In the white light I am calm
Yet peculiarly cold
Silent slumber and wide awake
Lord, have mercy on my soul
So long, your sorrow be gone
Show me how it feels to be alive
No more denial, so long
Let us find a place where we can hide
You fed me long
And by God, you fed me well
Sleep tight
This day belongs to you my dear
And I am bound
Like a beast unto its prey
We are one of a kind, you and I
Pale moon wander, I'm wide awake
Lord have mercy on my soul
So long, your sorrow be gone
Show me how it feels to be alive
No more denial, so long
Show me all the splendors of the night
So long
The little last of your attention
Sorrow
This flood to wash your mind
See me
The God of your imagination
Feel me
Come with me tonight
So long, your sorrow be gone
Show me how it feels to be alive
No more denial, so long
Lyrics submitted by Aryal
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