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.
emptiness running through me taking all that i am
leaving me this blinding mask
grasping for the wind
everything i've done, everything i've gained
it all means nothing
a mere breath has passed away
sadness i embrace
left with empty promises
i look at myself and see the scars that are brought to me by this life
then i ask myself, is that all this world has to give
the chase is over, i am finished
stripped of every reason i cry out to You
from my knees i scream
leaving me this blinding mask
grasping for the wind
everything i've done, everything i've gained
it all means nothing
a mere breath has passed away
sadness i embrace
left with empty promises
i look at myself and see the scars that are brought to me by this life
then i ask myself, is that all this world has to give
the chase is over, i am finished
stripped of every reason i cry out to You
from my knees i scream
Lyrics submitted by timmus
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^Thank you! Someone who actually get's these lyrics! Everyone else is like "Killer double kick!" Thanks for remembering what As I Lay Dying is all about... and that's God!
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This is my favorite song also. It describes that feeling you get when you have totally decided to give yourself up to God. Not just your heart but every aspect of your life and strive to follow him.
fuck your lord your christ! honestly open your minded and let it all flow in. dont accept god question him! question everything! strive to Open Your THIRD EYE!
AND REMEMBER FREE THINKERS LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PLANET! TAKE IT ALL IN! DONT LET IT GO TO GOD LET IT GO!
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it means he has tried and tried to get closer to god but going the wrong path trying to do that.he realizes he messed up and all hes done wasnt worth it and now he needs gods full love not realizing that he already and always will have it. this band is so amazing their meaning is so great wish my band sounded like them.