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.
Not too long ago I made a resolution I can keep
You promised me salvation, I promised you another week
Although I think I'm dying, if you were me tell me what you'd do
I'm stepping out on this limb now, trying to break free from the truth
And I can feel it in my heart, whispering the fetted change
Take me to the path of rightenous, 'but I just can't be saved
Still dancing with the devil
Me, I was growing ill
My head's still in a dungeon
Throw me to the wolves with a guilt
Still dream of somthing better
A life without this feel
The consents holy scriptures
But I know now that I was finally heard
Not too far away there's something lying dormant deep asleep
I told you I'd been paid for, you sent the devils inside me
Although I think I'm trying, look down on me like you always do
I'm stepping out on this limb now, trying to step away from you
And I can feel it in my heart, whispering the fetted change
Take me to the path of rightenous, 'but I just can't be saved
Still dancing with the devil
Me, I was growing ill
My head's still in a dungeon
Throw me to the wolves with a guilt
Still dream of somthing better
A life without this feel
The consents holy scriptures
But I know now that I was finally heard
(Rhyme or reason, rhyme or reason)
Finally heard
(Rhyme or reason)
I know now that I was finally heard
(Rhyme or reason, rhyme or reason)
Finally heard
(Rhyme or reason)
I know now that I was finally heard
You promised me salvation, I promised you another week
Although I think I'm dying, if you were me tell me what you'd do
I'm stepping out on this limb now, trying to break free from the truth
And I can feel it in my heart, whispering the fetted change
Take me to the path of rightenous, 'but I just can't be saved
Still dancing with the devil
Me, I was growing ill
My head's still in a dungeon
Throw me to the wolves with a guilt
Still dream of somthing better
A life without this feel
The consents holy scriptures
But I know now that I was finally heard
Not too far away there's something lying dormant deep asleep
I told you I'd been paid for, you sent the devils inside me
Although I think I'm trying, look down on me like you always do
I'm stepping out on this limb now, trying to step away from you
And I can feel it in my heart, whispering the fetted change
Take me to the path of rightenous, 'but I just can't be saved
Still dancing with the devil
Me, I was growing ill
My head's still in a dungeon
Throw me to the wolves with a guilt
Still dream of somthing better
A life without this feel
The consents holy scriptures
But I know now that I was finally heard
(Rhyme or reason, rhyme or reason)
Finally heard
(Rhyme or reason)
I know now that I was finally heard
(Rhyme or reason, rhyme or reason)
Finally heard
(Rhyme or reason)
I know now that I was finally heard
Lyrics submitted by vendetta_lime
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