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.
We fly without fear
Through the valley of shadows
Waging our war against evil of your world
We rule the heavens and earth
From kingdoms of light
We are the holy
Holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
Gleaming white Angels of War
Descending in glory
With the sound of an army of wings
We enter your world
We rule the earth and the sky
From kingdoms of light
We are the holy
Holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
Thick red mouthful of evil
Will you swallow?
Angels of darkness will tempt you
Will you follow?
Spit in the face of evil
Never fear
Fly on the wings of glory
Join us here
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
Through the valley of shadows
Waging our war against evil of your world
We rule the heavens and earth
From kingdoms of light
We are the holy
Holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
Gleaming white Angels of War
Descending in glory
With the sound of an army of wings
We enter your world
We rule the earth and the sky
From kingdoms of light
We are the holy
Holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
Thick red mouthful of evil
Will you swallow?
Angels of darkness will tempt you
Will you follow?
Spit in the face of evil
Never fear
Fly on the wings of glory
Join us here
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
We are the holy Angels of War (Angels of War)
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