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.
In my dream I break the chains that hold this place together
But in my dream the consequences would be so much better
Then they are, 'cause beyond the walls that hold us here
Skies that stretch across the atmosphere
Oh a revolution is near
In my dream I hear the echoes of the recent battle, yeah
Lost and wounded as the phoenix flies begin to settle for the night
But the words you use to hurt me now
Only seem to make me jump off some how
Oh a revolution is now
And the days will get warmer, and I'll take down my armor
Together we can fight this feeling
And the demons that stalk us will eventually turn to dust
Together we can start this healing
Oh
Yea
Oh hey
Oh hey
Together we can start this healing
Oh hey
Oh hey
But in my dream the consequences would be so much better
Then they are, 'cause beyond the walls that hold us here
Skies that stretch across the atmosphere
Oh a revolution is near
In my dream I hear the echoes of the recent battle, yeah
Lost and wounded as the phoenix flies begin to settle for the night
But the words you use to hurt me now
Only seem to make me jump off some how
Oh a revolution is now
And the days will get warmer, and I'll take down my armor
Together we can fight this feeling
And the demons that stalk us will eventually turn to dust
Together we can start this healing
Oh
Yea
Oh hey
Oh hey
Together we can start this healing
Oh hey
Oh hey
Lyrics submitted by manprettys_panties
Revolution Song Lyrics as written by Levine Dobson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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