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.
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Written by Juan James
Produced by Lee Jerkins
Recorded by Gordon (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Mixed by Storm (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Cross Movement Music & Publishing (SESAC)
Verse 1: Jehovah Elkaborge A.k.a. the God of war, God of flesh Who could tear you to pieces like carnivores The blessed, majestic one who’s glorious Was known to other nations as notorious. Cause of His terrible acts Battles didn’t last a half a days length Not the way the Lord God parade strength. It didn’t make sense How he’d crush his enemies In His mercies have the strongest man On bended knee. Relentlessly, exposing human shame Making a mockery of human fame The consuming flame Showering brimstone, men thrown, Cause they refuse the one seated on gem stones Enthroned with power and majesty It was tragedy to face God’s armies The result was casualties and pillage But men had to feel this holy spillage On who’s god was the realest. The God of Israel be the illest.
Chorus (x2): Who owns cattle on a thousand hills? Who can slay any army on the battle field? The Lord (x8)
Verse 2: Peep His splendor ya’ll Wave the white flag, surrender all To the one who makes top contenders fall. Snatching crowns off kings Cutting short their off springs He’s shocking, More than what a thousand volts brings Ask the king of Egypt How deep is the ocean floor Ask Isaiah about when he saw the Lord Ask king Neb who put him on all fours To eat with the beats until his pride was no more. It’s clear, We don’t know who we’re dealing with here. For years He’s taken fools and filled them with fear. Jesus, the underdog is Judge of all. Keeping tabs on the deeds of men like number logs. When the Son strikes watch thunder fall And cut asunder all Who rejects the one who makes the winter spring and the summer fall.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3: Reject Christ you’ll regret it Truth is what your getting Off is how we set it Off is how we let it Narrows the path I travel The ways been made clear The father’s given supervision To his children like daycare. Serenade the one Who I revere like Paul But the redcoats ain’t coming It’s God the Son coming through With His glory thundering He’ll cut asunder men spill the blood of men For the love of sin And the rejection of the blood covering Which is through the new covenant All hail the God ruled Government. How much are Jewels worth? They can’t match the true worth of the new birth. Bow to my God and Creator of the Universe.
Repeat Chorus
Written by Juan James
Produced by Lee Jerkins
Recorded by Gordon (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Mixed by Storm (The Studio, Phila., Pa)
Cross Movement Music & Publishing (SESAC)
Verse 1: Jehovah Elkaborge A.k.a. the God of war, God of flesh Who could tear you to pieces like carnivores The blessed, majestic one who’s glorious Was known to other nations as notorious. Cause of His terrible acts Battles didn’t last a half a days length Not the way the Lord God parade strength. It didn’t make sense How he’d crush his enemies In His mercies have the strongest man On bended knee. Relentlessly, exposing human shame Making a mockery of human fame The consuming flame Showering brimstone, men thrown, Cause they refuse the one seated on gem stones Enthroned with power and majesty It was tragedy to face God’s armies The result was casualties and pillage But men had to feel this holy spillage On who’s god was the realest. The God of Israel be the illest.
Chorus (x2): Who owns cattle on a thousand hills? Who can slay any army on the battle field? The Lord (x8)
Verse 2: Peep His splendor ya’ll Wave the white flag, surrender all To the one who makes top contenders fall. Snatching crowns off kings Cutting short their off springs He’s shocking, More than what a thousand volts brings Ask the king of Egypt How deep is the ocean floor Ask Isaiah about when he saw the Lord Ask king Neb who put him on all fours To eat with the beats until his pride was no more. It’s clear, We don’t know who we’re dealing with here. For years He’s taken fools and filled them with fear. Jesus, the underdog is Judge of all. Keeping tabs on the deeds of men like number logs. When the Son strikes watch thunder fall And cut asunder all Who rejects the one who makes the winter spring and the summer fall.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3: Reject Christ you’ll regret it Truth is what your getting Off is how we set it Off is how we let it Narrows the path I travel The ways been made clear The father’s given supervision To his children like daycare. Serenade the one Who I revere like Paul But the redcoats ain’t coming It’s God the Son coming through With His glory thundering He’ll cut asunder men spill the blood of men For the love of sin And the rejection of the blood covering Which is through the new covenant All hail the God ruled Government. How much are Jewels worth? They can’t match the true worth of the new birth. Bow to my God and Creator of the Universe.
Repeat Chorus
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