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.
Try to heal myself, I try
Soul, I don't have feelings I can hide
Sullen eyes
Seems I see creation's eyes
One true celestial mind
And I know he is divine
Seen the nature of my life
She likes other lies
I don't find fairytales in my christ
Eternal garden
Can I see the horizon?
Soul, I don't have feelings I can hide
Sullen eyes
Seems I see creation's eyes
One true celestial mind
And I know he is divine
Seen the nature of my life
She likes other lies
I don't find fairytales in my christ
Eternal garden
Can I see the horizon?
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HEAVEN'S DIVINITY Lyrics as written by Uziel Perez
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