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.
When we walk, we walk with darkness
and our hearts, they love the lawless.
That's why he worries that they'll find us
before redemption's light will bind us.
I said I'd go where he would lead me
down a parth of grace and mercy,
But I stumble now I'm standing
at the crossroad. No sign of heaven.
And when my body breaks
will your words heal my wounds?
And when my vision's gone
will your life light the way?
And when the last man falls
will you stand over him, and over me, and over all we need?
Oh to battle we will march now
with our heads down and our hearts out.
Abated picture of what we once were
the only hope we can remember.
And when my body breaks
will your words heal my wounds?
And when my vision's gone
will your life light the way?
And when the last man falls
will you stand over him, and over me, and over all we need?
and our hearts, they love the lawless.
That's why he worries that they'll find us
before redemption's light will bind us.
I said I'd go where he would lead me
down a parth of grace and mercy,
But I stumble now I'm standing
at the crossroad. No sign of heaven.
And when my body breaks
will your words heal my wounds?
And when my vision's gone
will your life light the way?
And when the last man falls
will you stand over him, and over me, and over all we need?
Oh to battle we will march now
with our heads down and our hearts out.
Abated picture of what we once were
the only hope we can remember.
And when my body breaks
will your words heal my wounds?
And when my vision's gone
will your life light the way?
And when the last man falls
will you stand over him, and over me, and over all we need?
Lyrics submitted by rocknrollgirl47
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