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.
Soul dead fools, their hands up high
Spreading terror, the innocent die
Throwing bombs, the intention to kill
Soulless slaves, no reasons, no will
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Brain dead phrase, screamed out loud
Imbecility rules, no slip up, no doubt
Bloodstained hands, the money rules
Taking their share by seducing fools
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Fight, the fire of hate
Fight the evil before it's too late
Fight, that life-killing flame
Cause when the blood flows no words can ease the pain
Bewilderment when the children die
As time goes by, no thought, no cry
Right-wing parties, lighting the flame
The fire of evil is ruling their game
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Fight, the fire of hate
Fight the evil before it's too late
Fight, that life-killing flame
Cause when the blood flows no words can ease the pain
Soul dead fools, their hands up high
Spreading terror, the innocent die
Throwing bombs, the intention to kill
Soulless slaves, no reasons, no will
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Fight, the fire of hate
Fight the evil before it's too late
Fight, that life-killing flame
'Cause when the blood flows no words can ease the pain
Spreading terror, the innocent die
Throwing bombs, the intention to kill
Soulless slaves, no reasons, no will
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Brain dead phrase, screamed out loud
Imbecility rules, no slip up, no doubt
Bloodstained hands, the money rules
Taking their share by seducing fools
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Fight, the fire of hate
Fight the evil before it's too late
Fight, that life-killing flame
Cause when the blood flows no words can ease the pain
Bewilderment when the children die
As time goes by, no thought, no cry
Right-wing parties, lighting the flame
The fire of evil is ruling their game
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Fight, the fire of hate
Fight the evil before it's too late
Fight, that life-killing flame
Cause when the blood flows no words can ease the pain
Soul dead fools, their hands up high
Spreading terror, the innocent die
Throwing bombs, the intention to kill
Soulless slaves, no reasons, no will
The evil madman has taken his toll
Possessing their minds, owning their souls
Souls of hate, hell awaits
Trembled with fear while they're walking its gates
Fight, the fire of hate
Fight the evil before it's too late
Fight, that life-killing flame
'Cause when the blood flows no words can ease the pain
Lyrics submitted by Soul at Zero
Fight the Fire of Hate Lyrics as written by Rolf Kasparek
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
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