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.
You pull me by the arm and tell me what to believe
You tell me that there's only one way, one way to see
Well whatever faith you choose may not be for me
How can I be saved while being forced to believe
Let's save the world, one by one
We'll make them believe
Conform if they must
Don't question the though, what's always been told
We'll make them believe
Let's save the world
So spread the word and tell me of good news
That if I act right, I can be like you
Well to live is to learn and think for yourself
And I'll do just that, I don't need your help
Let's save the world, one by one
We'll make them believe
Conform if they must
Don't question the though, what's always been told
We'll make them believe
Let's save the world
You tell me that there's only one way, one way to see
Well whatever faith you choose may not be for me
How can I be saved while being forced to believe
Let's save the world, one by one
We'll make them believe
Conform if they must
Don't question the though, what's always been told
We'll make them believe
Let's save the world
So spread the word and tell me of good news
That if I act right, I can be like you
Well to live is to learn and think for yourself
And I'll do just that, I don't need your help
Let's save the world, one by one
We'll make them believe
Conform if they must
Don't question the though, what's always been told
We'll make them believe
Let's save the world
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Great version of a great song,
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yea what theyre saying is that many majority religions are forced upon younger people so they grow up without knowing anything else. Unfortunately, they are mostly brainwashed into believin them. In the song they say that people should think for themselves. Theyre right!!