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.
I withdraw from my shelter of peaceful rest
to measure all gathered forces
in the spirit of raging contempt
I watch as my decadence gets shattered
and blown away into the cold seductive void
where all enemies fear to thread
Paralysed by the panoramic view
I prepare for the death trance
Observe the face of the fool
draped in hysteria
I reflect and take a trip inside my own head
Try to justify all the sins I commit
Now leave your life as you know it
and join in this state of mind
where visions burn so bright and high
Another throat is slit for its lies
Come with me and let's dive into the bloodred trance
Come with me and let's penetrate the normal climax
The silver bullets that hold their names are made ready for us
to use in case of disturbance
Of violation of this trance we share
The silver bullets that hold their names are no longer at our hands
They have been set out to cleanse and erase our terrible plague
I laugh as the sceptics are laid to waste
A rapture so profound and strong
has taken it's hold on me
Now let's join and celebrate their fall
Release yourself and follow
Let their failure become your joy
Never again shall I loose my perspective
Never again shall I fall for their lies
Never again shall I feel so rejected
I will spit at the face of betrayal
Take my hand
Release yourself from pain, agony, distorted views
and all will be well
The image of passivity is killed before you
An image of distinct sharpness will now rise before you
to measure all gathered forces
in the spirit of raging contempt
I watch as my decadence gets shattered
and blown away into the cold seductive void
where all enemies fear to thread
Paralysed by the panoramic view
I prepare for the death trance
Observe the face of the fool
draped in hysteria
I reflect and take a trip inside my own head
Try to justify all the sins I commit
Now leave your life as you know it
and join in this state of mind
where visions burn so bright and high
Another throat is slit for its lies
Come with me and let's dive into the bloodred trance
Come with me and let's penetrate the normal climax
The silver bullets that hold their names are made ready for us
to use in case of disturbance
Of violation of this trance we share
The silver bullets that hold their names are no longer at our hands
They have been set out to cleanse and erase our terrible plague
I laugh as the sceptics are laid to waste
A rapture so profound and strong
has taken it's hold on me
Now let's join and celebrate their fall
Release yourself and follow
Let their failure become your joy
Never again shall I loose my perspective
Never again shall I fall for their lies
Never again shall I feel so rejected
I will spit at the face of betrayal
Take my hand
Release yourself from pain, agony, distorted views
and all will be well
The image of passivity is killed before you
An image of distinct sharpness will now rise before you
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Bloodred Trance Lyrics as written by Ronny Thorsen Frank Roald Hagen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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