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 can feel it, now it's time
Open your eyes
Fears begone, it won't be long
There's a light in the sky
It's okay to look outside
The day, it will abide
And watch the sunrise
Sun, it shines on all of us
We are one in its hand
Come inside and light my room
Like the heart of every man
It's okay to look outside
The day it will abide
And watch the sunrise
I can feel it, now it's time
Open your eyes
Fears begone, it won't be long
There's a light in the sky
It's okay to look outside
Your love, it will abide
And watch the sunrise
Open your eyes
Fears begone, it won't be long
There's a light in the sky
It's okay to look outside
The day, it will abide
And watch the sunrise
Sun, it shines on all of us
We are one in its hand
Come inside and light my room
Like the heart of every man
It's okay to look outside
The day it will abide
And watch the sunrise
I can feel it, now it's time
Open your eyes
Fears begone, it won't be long
There's a light in the sky
It's okay to look outside
Your love, it will abide
And watch the sunrise
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