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.
This is a beautiful day
It is a new day
We are together, we are unified
And all for the cause
Because together we got power
Apart we got power
Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music
Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
(gospel)
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
(repeat)
We are together
We are together
We are together, we are unified
We are together
We are unified, because together we got power
Apart we got power, we are together
Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
(gospel)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
We are together, we are unified
Come together as one
(gospel)
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
The name of the game is power
And if you ain't playing power,
You're in the wrong place
(repeat)
Brothers and sisters, the name of the game is power
If you ain't playing power,
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
We are together, we are unified
It is a new day
We are together, we are unified
And all for the cause
Because together we got power
Apart we got power
Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music
Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
(gospel)
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
(repeat)
We are together
We are together
We are together, we are unified
We are together
We are unified, because together we got power
Apart we got power, we are together
Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
Come together as one
(gospel)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
We are together, we are unified
Come together as one
(gospel)
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
The name of the game is power
And if you ain't playing power,
You're in the wrong place
(repeat)
Brothers and sisters, the name of the game is power
If you ain't playing power,
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
This a beautiful day
It's a new day
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
Rock the boat (get off the boat)
We are together, we are unified
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The lyrics here are from the UK version, the US single release had completely different lyrics. I'm not sure what the poster above was referencing, but both versions have lyrics.
US Lyrics:
Come together oh oh Come together oh oh Come together oh oh Come together
Kiss me, won't you won't you kiss me Won't you won't you kiss me Lift me right out of this world Trip me, won't you won't you trip me Won't you won't you trip me Lift me ride me to the stars
I'm free you're free I want you to touch me Come touch me Now it's all too much All too much All too much
Come together oh oh Come together oh oh Come together as one Come together as one Up and away Come together oh yeah Up and away
I can't believe no one has commented on this song. It's an absolute classic. The lyrics are fairly self explanatory.
Some might feel it drags on a bit clocking in at over ten minutes but I think it helps build atmosphere nicely.
Having listened to the version of come together i've got on screamadelica, i dont think these are the right lyrics!
awesome song :D:D:D:D love the gospel singers like on movin on up, they give that extra high feel to it
Yeah, these aren't the lyrics, or anything even resembling them. The real lyrics are amazing, and this is probably my favourite Primal Scream track!
These lyrics match the version on the Trainspotting soundtrack. This is a really great song: simple meaning, not too deep, yet emotionally uplifting.
These are definitely the lyrics on the single version which is not included on Screamadelica.
This are the lyrics for the American LP version... which I find is better than the UK version
This are the lyrics for the American LP version... The UK version has no real lyrics