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.
Help me, I can't get out,
I live my life not knowing what it's about,
Just stains of guilt on my mind
Heaven's what I want to find.
This is now, that was then
I want to be born again.
(Oh!)
The darkness came,
The light fought through,
Mercy is all
I ask of you.
Father, Father, please set me free,
From my misery.
I will be with you
In the beginning, I used to believe
That you were no saviour, but I was na
I live my life not knowing what it's about,
Just stains of guilt on my mind
Heaven's what I want to find.
This is now, that was then
I want to be born again.
(Oh!)
The darkness came,
The light fought through,
Mercy is all
I ask of you.
Father, Father, please set me free,
From my misery.
I will be with you
In the beginning, I used to believe
That you were no saviour, but I was na
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