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.
Golden halos radiating higher
Diamond visions softly breathing fire
Sky processions, we are watching you arrive
Silver crystals arcing beams below
What light spirals lifting up to go
Glass formations, solar angels spread their wings
Spectral gliders drifting in the air
Wheels of wonder floating everywhere
Draped in rainbows, gently we ascend
Diamond visions softly breathing fire
Sky processions, we are watching you arrive
Silver crystals arcing beams below
What light spirals lifting up to go
Glass formations, solar angels spread their wings
Spectral gliders drifting in the air
Wheels of wonder floating everywhere
Draped in rainbows, gently we ascend
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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Killer tune! I'm the first to comment on this? While a song like this always leaves itself open to multiple interpretation I always thought it was referring to either the second coming, the day we are visited from outer space, or a great trip on acid. Any other ideas?
A trip on acid (or other drug) is pretty much a go-to for 50% of the songs out there...
Without having seen a video I'd have to agree with you; it does seem it could be all three, but more of the first two.
The arriving of the Metal Gods...
duh guys samwalton is spot on, its the arrival of the metal gods :D
Uh, it's just about planes. They even put the sounds of planes on the track. And a plane on the cover.