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.
It's bitter sweet
When I remember
We used to think
Our life was better
We were happy and high
I know
We had no fear
Of the unknown
We were happy but blind
Let the fun lead the way
Destroy everything on it's way
What will set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
Let the sun lead the way
And burn everything on it's way
What will set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
It's sad to see
The game is over
We used to play it well
Remember
We were happy, so high
I know
But isn't it more to life
That we should know
Are we just one of a kind -)
Let the fun lead the way
Destroyed everything on it's way
What set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
Let the sun lead the way
And burn everything on it's way
What will set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
When I remember
We used to think
Our life was better
We were happy and high
I know
We had no fear
Of the unknown
We were happy but blind
Let the fun lead the way
Destroy everything on it's way
What will set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
Let the sun lead the way
And burn everything on it's way
What will set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
It's sad to see
The game is over
We used to play it well
Remember
We were happy, so high
I know
But isn't it more to life
That we should know
Are we just one of a kind -)
Let the fun lead the way
Destroyed everything on it's way
What set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
Let the sun lead the way
And burn everything on it's way
What will set us free anyway
If it's all in our mind
Lyrics submitted by gothic_hobbit
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