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.
Time is always new, for dreams to come true
Destiny is yours, to do what you do
Change is different, but only for awhile
Free will it always, brings in a whole new style
Competition makes, the fight all worth your while
That's even after, running an extra mile
You grow up, you grow old
Life it can seems so cold
You shine bright, in the night
Like a star, lit so bright
It's your story right now
Say it loud, say it proud
It's your glory right now
So stand up, take a bow
Raining emotions, may start flooding your heart
Your ego your soul, may feel so far apart
It's never the end, but just a brand new start
Taking the short road, isn't always so smart
Dream up destiny, and it will come alive
Happiness will come, soon after the long strife
You grow up, you grow old
Life it can seems so cold
You shine bright, in the night
Like a star, lit so bright
It's your story right now
Say it loud, say it proud
It's your glory right now
So stand up, take a bow
Destiny is yours, to do what you do
Change is different, but only for awhile
Free will it always, brings in a whole new style
Competition makes, the fight all worth your while
That's even after, running an extra mile
You grow up, you grow old
Life it can seems so cold
You shine bright, in the night
Like a star, lit so bright
It's your story right now
Say it loud, say it proud
It's your glory right now
So stand up, take a bow
Raining emotions, may start flooding your heart
Your ego your soul, may feel so far apart
It's never the end, but just a brand new start
Taking the short road, isn't always so smart
Dream up destiny, and it will come alive
Happiness will come, soon after the long strife
You grow up, you grow old
Life it can seems so cold
You shine bright, in the night
Like a star, lit so bright
It's your story right now
Say it loud, say it proud
It's your glory right now
So stand up, take a bow
Lyrics submitted by DavidMitchell
Your Story Lyrics as written by Marie Abramyan
Lyrics © Lyrics Of Two
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