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.
Oh my brother take this warning
Don’t let old Satan hold your hand
You'll be lost in sin forever
You'll never reach the Promised Land
The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take?
One leads down to destruction
The other to the Pearly Gates
One road leads up to Heaven
The other goes down below
Jesus our Savior will protect you
He'll guide you by the old crossroad
The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take?
One leads down to destruction
The other to the Pearly Gates
Soon your life will be over
You'll have to face the old crossroad
Will you be ready then my brother
To shun the one that goes down below?
The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take?
One leads down to destruction
The other to the Pearly Gates
Don’t let old Satan hold your hand
You'll be lost in sin forever
You'll never reach the Promised Land
The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take?
One leads down to destruction
The other to the Pearly Gates
One road leads up to Heaven
The other goes down below
Jesus our Savior will protect you
He'll guide you by the old crossroad
The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take?
One leads down to destruction
The other to the Pearly Gates
Soon your life will be over
You'll have to face the old crossroad
Will you be ready then my brother
To shun the one that goes down below?
The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take?
One leads down to destruction
The other to the Pearly Gates
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The Old Crossroad Lyrics as written by Bill Monroe
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