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.
Umbra Dextras, Prima Orbis
Templa Prospice, Diem Ex Dei
Fides Sponsa, Fides Per Dei
Missaes Can Ta, Mistrae Lingua
Umbra Dextras, Umbra Crucis
Umbra Deus, Lucius Dei
Fides Sponsa, Fides Per Dei
Missaes Can Ta, Mistrae Lingua
Umbra Dextras, Umbra Crucis
Umbra Deus, Lucius Dei
Fides Sponsa, Fides Per Dei
Missaes Can Ta, Mistrae Lingua
Ave Vitae, Rex Promissa
Ave Vitae, Rex Veritas
Missae Magnus, Fides En Dei
Missae Magnus, Fides En Dei
Christus Laudmus, Mistraes In God
Templa Prospice, Diem Ex Dei
Fides Sponsa, Fides Per Dei
Missaes Can Ta, Mistrae Lingua
Umbra Dextras, Umbra Crucis
Umbra Deus, Lucius Dei
Fides Sponsa, Fides Per Dei
Missaes Can Ta, Mistrae Lingua
Umbra Dextras, Umbra Crucis
Umbra Deus, Lucius Dei
Fides Sponsa, Fides Per Dei
Missaes Can Ta, Mistrae Lingua
Ave Vitae, Rex Promissa
Ave Vitae, Rex Veritas
Missae Magnus, Fides En Dei
Missae Magnus, Fides En Dei
Christus Laudmus, Mistraes In God
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In the shelter of his hands, the light of the world The temples look out for the day of our God
Faith bride, faith in God Praise is sung in the language of God
The shelter of his hands, the shadow of the cross Shelter of God, Lucius the God (?)
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Praise to the Great, Faith in God Praise to the Great, Faith in God
Praise Christ, Our master is (in?) God