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.
Pray
I wish I only could
But I know my words ain't right
I know my heart's no good
So God
I'm begging for a glimpse
The keyhole in my eyes
And the tingle in my tips
When them ancient aches
Start a-coming on
Let us bend not break
Sing a righteous song
Mourn
It seems all I know to do
For the sweetness that was lost
When I lost sight of you
So God
I'm hoping that it's thee
That hides behind my eyes
And sets my poor heart free
When them ancient aches
Start a-coming on
We do what it takes
Bravely get along
When them ancient aches
Start a-coming on
Let us bend not break
Sing a righteous song
I wish I only could
But I know my words ain't right
I know my heart's no good
So God
I'm begging for a glimpse
The keyhole in my eyes
And the tingle in my tips
When them ancient aches
Start a-coming on
Let us bend not break
Sing a righteous song
Mourn
It seems all I know to do
For the sweetness that was lost
When I lost sight of you
So God
I'm hoping that it's thee
That hides behind my eyes
And sets my poor heart free
When them ancient aches
Start a-coming on
We do what it takes
Bravely get along
When them ancient aches
Start a-coming on
Let us bend not break
Sing a righteous song
Lyrics submitted by BrutalBart
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