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.
the great word of blessedness
and a feeling of ease
a cup of the well of freedom
and a life we joyfully drink
inside, all was new, but outwards
nothing had changed
an escapade,
then to the altar to
evaluate all parts
of the great mystery
but all remains
on the same spot,
no signs of a new season
in my hand is a new word,
but the word is still
without body
a hidden life-stream that
swells in the deep
will soon give the word
a second face
and a feeling of ease
a cup of the well of freedom
and a life we joyfully drink
inside, all was new, but outwards
nothing had changed
an escapade,
then to the altar to
evaluate all parts
of the great mystery
but all remains
on the same spot,
no signs of a new season
in my hand is a new word,
but the word is still
without body
a hidden life-stream that
swells in the deep
will soon give the word
a second face
Lyrics submitted by -L3tH4L-
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This could be about having a new idea would change the world. It sounds good but nothing is done to actually make the change happen.<inside, all was new, but outwards nothing had changed > The song is like some guy gettin really emotional over something.
haha! very good description. but it's an awesome song none the less
I always though he said "new worLd", not word. Seems I was wrong
well, on the inflames site, in the little jukebox that they had up for a while, it was called New Word, but when i uploaded it onto my computer from a cd, the tracklist said new world...confusing...yes.
love the last chorus, its so frikkin energetci and melodic
maybe the new word/world is an idea/word that can change the whole world for the better. maybe e have some of these, but nothing is being done to change them..they are without a body not being put to use
There's quite a bit of religious imagery in the lyrics. The new word is probably a new religion.
Whatever its' meaning, it's got some epic guitar riffing in it.