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.
Yeah!
I could have dwelt in the silence of death.
Had it not been for the Lord's help,
When I said that my foot was slipping.
His love supported me,
When anxiety was great within me.
His consolation brought joy to my soul
But it was His love which make my life whole.
Go!
Expectations blow in the wind.
You could have stopped, but now you've sinned.
Remember to repent you won't regret it.
He died for you, don't forget it.
Life is short, Christ's love, forever.
Christians perfect? I say never.
We aren't perfect, just forgiven.
Can't you see that He's so clever.
Yeah!
I could have dwelt in the silence of death.
Had it not been for the Lord's help,
When I said that my foot was slipping.
His love supported me,
When anxiety was great within me.
His consolation brought joy to my soul
But it was His love which make my life whole.
Go!
Expectations blow in the wind.
You could have stopped, but now you've sinned.
Remember to repent you won't regret it.
He died for you, don't forget it.
Life is short, Christ's love, forever.
Christians perfect? I say never.
We aren't perfect, just forgiven.
Can't you see that He's so clever.
Yeah!
Lyrics submitted by SnickerGlish
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