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.
The mighty One, the Lord
Calls to all the Earth
From the rising of the sun
To the place it makes its bed
He calls His people
And we will listen
We will not keep silent
'Till we feel the fire again, oh
'Till we feel the fire again, oh
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our rhythm
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our song
The mighty One, the Lord
Calls to all the Earth
For a heart that would bow down
For a head that he could lift
With eyes of mercy,
A burning passion
We will not keep silent
'Till we feel the fire again, no
'Till we feel the fire again, no
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our rhythm
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our song
(2X)
Call me, Call me
Burn me with fire,
Fall on me
Burn me with fire,
Burn me with fire,
Oh God, Oh God, Oh, oh
Burn me with fire
Burn me, burn me, oh God with fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Calls to all the Earth
From the rising of the sun
To the place it makes its bed
He calls His people
And we will listen
We will not keep silent
'Till we feel the fire again, oh
'Till we feel the fire again, oh
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our rhythm
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our song
The mighty One, the Lord
Calls to all the Earth
For a heart that would bow down
For a head that he could lift
With eyes of mercy,
A burning passion
We will not keep silent
'Till we feel the fire again, no
'Till we feel the fire again, no
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
A thankful heart
Prepares the way
For You, my God
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our rhythm
Come fall on us
We fall on You
A thankful heart
Will be our song
(2X)
Call me, Call me
Burn me with fire,
Fall on me
Burn me with fire,
Burn me with fire,
Oh God, Oh God, Oh, oh
Burn me with fire
Burn me, burn me, oh God with fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Burn me, oh God with holy fire
Lyrics submitted by ThreeMilesDown
Come Fall on Us Lyrics as written by Robin D Pasley Benoit Pasley Henry
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