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.
Something so unreal beyond definition
Became reality in me
Upon conception of your will
In my heart, I began
Your will conceived in me
Giving me new life
Boldness, I stand upright
I remain in you forver unscarred
You will not forsake me
Eternity, consuming fire within
Redirect myself to you Lord forever
I remain in you forever unscarred
I see nothing but you in my eyes
I'm filth raise me up to the sky
I see things clear now
Your will transcending into peace of my mind
Cradle me in your arms Lord
I continually need your solitude
Shelter my flesh I'm coming home
You
Wisdom crying in the streets for no avail
Nothing
You're pretending to not hear what can be heard
Inside
The beginning of knowledge
Is more than fear in itself
Incline your heart toward understanding
Wisdom in action understanding reaction
How long does your simplicity last?
Naivete, take pleasure in scoffing
Foolish, hate, knowledge and despite
Wisdom
And discipline fills no void
In their vocabulary
Turn to reprod, acknowledge him
And your paths will be straight
Blessed is he who finds wisdom
And gains understanding
For it profits better than silver or gold
Walking upright, searching beginning
Consistently, excepting rebuke
Became reality in me
Upon conception of your will
In my heart, I began
Your will conceived in me
Giving me new life
Boldness, I stand upright
I remain in you forver unscarred
You will not forsake me
Eternity, consuming fire within
Redirect myself to you Lord forever
I remain in you forever unscarred
I see nothing but you in my eyes
I'm filth raise me up to the sky
I see things clear now
Your will transcending into peace of my mind
Cradle me in your arms Lord
I continually need your solitude
Shelter my flesh I'm coming home
You
Wisdom crying in the streets for no avail
Nothing
You're pretending to not hear what can be heard
Inside
The beginning of knowledge
Is more than fear in itself
Incline your heart toward understanding
Wisdom in action understanding reaction
How long does your simplicity last?
Naivete, take pleasure in scoffing
Foolish, hate, knowledge and despite
Wisdom
And discipline fills no void
In their vocabulary
Turn to reprod, acknowledge him
And your paths will be straight
Blessed is he who finds wisdom
And gains understanding
For it profits better than silver or gold
Walking upright, searching beginning
Consistently, excepting rebuke
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