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.
As soon as a new day arrives
I reorder my life
Walking on a million roads at a time
There is no end to see
Still I'm following me
Keen on where I get to finally be
What was done is done
I built my life upon
Every breath that I take
There will be no regret
As long as I won't forget
That one decision to make
(Chorus)
I am human
Will be forever
Still I hope things change to better
I am human
Will be forever
I have come to be forevermore
Tell me I'm not doing right
That I'm diverging inside
Still I'm able to turn days into nights
The best decision of mine
Living to intensify
And to give it more than just one try
So what was done is done
I built my life upon
Every breath that I take
There will be no regret
As long as I won't forget
That one decision to make
(Chorus)
I am human
Will be forever
Still I hope things change to better
Am I godlike?
A non-believer?
Am I strong and still get weaker?
Bring the light to deepest darkness
Coldest nights will end to start this
I am human
Will be forever
I have come to be forevermore
From a storm to come
To a deed undone
I'll always be under burning suns
I am human
Will be forever
Still I hope things change to better
Am I godlike?
A non-believer?
Am I strong and still get weaker?
Bring the light to deepest darkness
Coldest nights will end to start this
I am human
Will be forever
I have come to be forevermore
From a storm to come!
I reorder my life
Walking on a million roads at a time
There is no end to see
Still I'm following me
Keen on where I get to finally be
What was done is done
I built my life upon
Every breath that I take
There will be no regret
As long as I won't forget
That one decision to make
(Chorus)
I am human
Will be forever
Still I hope things change to better
I am human
Will be forever
I have come to be forevermore
Tell me I'm not doing right
That I'm diverging inside
Still I'm able to turn days into nights
The best decision of mine
Living to intensify
And to give it more than just one try
So what was done is done
I built my life upon
Every breath that I take
There will be no regret
As long as I won't forget
That one decision to make
(Chorus)
I am human
Will be forever
Still I hope things change to better
Am I godlike?
A non-believer?
Am I strong and still get weaker?
Bring the light to deepest darkness
Coldest nights will end to start this
I am human
Will be forever
I have come to be forevermore
From a storm to come
To a deed undone
I'll always be under burning suns
I am human
Will be forever
Still I hope things change to better
Am I godlike?
A non-believer?
Am I strong and still get weaker?
Bring the light to deepest darkness
Coldest nights will end to start this
I am human
Will be forever
I have come to be forevermore
From a storm to come!
Lyrics submitted by Achory
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