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.
Don't they know that there's something going on?
What they're harming with their indecision
But who will be left standing when I'm gone?
There'll be nothing left but a vision
It's too easy to turn a blind eye to the light
It's too easy to bow your head and pray
There are some times when you should try to find your voice
This is one voice that you must find today
Are you hoping for a miracle
As the ice caps melt away?
No use hoping for a miracle
There's a price we'll have to pay
Don't they know that there's something they can do
To be sure of tomorrow's tomorrow
And too late is too late for me and you
No more time left for you to borrow
It's too easy to turn a blind eye to the light
It's too easy to bow your head and pray
There are some times when you should try to find your voice
This is one voice that you must find today
Are you hoping for a miracle
Am I still there in your plans
No use hoping for a miracle
There's a price we'll have to pay
Are you hoping for a miracle
Are you hoping for a miracle
What they're harming with their indecision
But who will be left standing when I'm gone?
There'll be nothing left but a vision
It's too easy to turn a blind eye to the light
It's too easy to bow your head and pray
There are some times when you should try to find your voice
This is one voice that you must find today
Are you hoping for a miracle
As the ice caps melt away?
No use hoping for a miracle
There's a price we'll have to pay
Don't they know that there's something they can do
To be sure of tomorrow's tomorrow
And too late is too late for me and you
No more time left for you to borrow
It's too easy to turn a blind eye to the light
It's too easy to bow your head and pray
There are some times when you should try to find your voice
This is one voice that you must find today
Are you hoping for a miracle
Am I still there in your plans
No use hoping for a miracle
There's a price we'll have to pay
Are you hoping for a miracle
Are you hoping for a miracle
Lyrics submitted by Ferrisybuga
Miracle Lyrics as written by Wayne Anthony Hector Robyn Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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"And it's too easy to turn a blind eye to the light And it's too easy to bow your head and pray"
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"But there are some times when you should try to find your voice And this is one voice that you must find today"
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The "ice caps" bit is what completely gives away the point of the song, although the song is still obvious without it.