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.
We are children of paradise.
When the lord created us
All his work was through
Then the children of paradise
Did the only thing they really shouldn't do.
Children of paradise
We started out there
Full of innocence in our eyes
And without a care.
We are children of paradise
We knew of no crime
Until one of the meanest lies
Has changed our time.
It was long ago
In the early morning glow
When it all began with Adam and Eve.
They were young and free
And for all eternity
They were meant to feel
No trouble no grief.
Children of paradise
We're the children of paradise
In search of the light
That was put in paradise
And started the night.
It was long ago
We are children of paradise
We are the children of paradise
Who didn't obey
When we followed the wrong advise
We wandered astray.
We are the children of paradise
In search of the light
It was long ago
When the lord created us
All his work was through
Then the children of paradise
Did the only thing they really shouldn't do.
Children of paradise
We started out there
Full of innocence in our eyes
And without a care.
We are children of paradise
We knew of no crime
Until one of the meanest lies
Has changed our time.
It was long ago
In the early morning glow
When it all began with Adam and Eve.
They were young and free
And for all eternity
They were meant to feel
No trouble no grief.
Children of paradise
We're the children of paradise
In search of the light
That was put in paradise
And started the night.
It was long ago
We are children of paradise
We are the children of paradise
Who didn't obey
When we followed the wrong advise
We wandered astray.
We are the children of paradise
In search of the light
It was long ago
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Children of Paradise Lyrics as written by Fred Jay Frank Farian
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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