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.
I don't believe in God, but I got faith,
Like I've never been to Mars, but I know there's space
Maybe that's an oxymoron, maybe it's the truth,
Cause nobody knows anything for sure, and if they do
What's the betting, they'll wear uniform,
Or in 87 minutes, they'll start a war,
Or try to sell you something, pledge to save your soul?
Pull you back down with them in their big black hole
What you get a brain for,
To waste it on the news?
A fool and his opinions
Never see the view
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Don't let nobody tell you otherwise
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Just oh-oh-open up your eyes
I say let the people love who they wanna love
Cause that's the one thing we don't do enough
You get such little time to walk upon this earth,
Who are you to judge what another human's worth?
What you got a heart for,
To waste it all on hate?
You just mind your business
Before it is too late
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Don't let nobody tell you otherwise
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Just open up your eyes
Yeah, you're free,
As you wanna be,
As you are,
As you'll ever be
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Just oh-oh-open up your eyes
I don't believe in God, but I got faith
That we're smart enough to fix this all one day
Said I don't believe in God, but I got faith
That we're smart enough to fix this all one day
Like I've never been to Mars, but I know there's space
Maybe that's an oxymoron, maybe it's the truth,
Cause nobody knows anything for sure, and if they do
What's the betting, they'll wear uniform,
Or in 87 minutes, they'll start a war,
Or try to sell you something, pledge to save your soul?
Pull you back down with them in their big black hole
What you get a brain for,
To waste it on the news?
A fool and his opinions
Never see the view
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Don't let nobody tell you otherwise
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Just oh-oh-open up your eyes
I say let the people love who they wanna love
Cause that's the one thing we don't do enough
You get such little time to walk upon this earth,
Who are you to judge what another human's worth?
What you got a heart for,
To waste it all on hate?
You just mind your business
Before it is too late
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Don't let nobody tell you otherwise
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Just open up your eyes
Yeah, you're free,
As you wanna be,
As you are,
As you'll ever be
You're as free as you wanna be,
As free as you'll ever be,
Just oh-oh-open up your eyes
I don't believe in God, but I got faith
That we're smart enough to fix this all one day
Said I don't believe in God, but I got faith
That we're smart enough to fix this all one day
Lyrics submitted by urielzet
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