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.
Tim Williams (BLOODSIMPLE, ex-VISION OF DISORDER) - vocals
Robert Flynn (MACHINE HEAD) - rhythm guitar
Jordan Whelan (STILL REMAINS) - rhythm guitar
Christian Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY) - bass
Andols Herrick (ex-CHIMAIRA) - drums
I was electrified by your eyes as they froze
Inviting me inside of your life to grow
Everlasting setting sun
You're my angel, you're the only one
No one close and nothing compares in the end
We will be together again
I'm so mesmerized by the light you expose
Igniting a fire deep inside of my soul
Everlasting setting sun
You're my angel, you're the only one
No one close and nothing compares in the end
We will be together again
Darkness shall fall with the strength of us all
Darkness shall fall
Darkness shall fall with the strength of us all
It shall fall
I raise my white flag
It's the last flag I'll ever raise
Don't stay away
Staring at you and all you are
I believe
Yeah I believe
Yeah I believe
(So much sadness, what happened to happiness...)
Everlasting setting sun
You're my angel, you're the only one
No one close and nothing compares in the end
You're my angel, you're the only one
We will be together again
Robert Flynn (MACHINE HEAD) - rhythm guitar
Jordan Whelan (STILL REMAINS) - rhythm guitar
Christian Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY) - bass
Andols Herrick (ex-CHIMAIRA) - drums
I was electrified by your eyes as they froze
Inviting me inside of your life to grow
Everlasting setting sun
You're my angel, you're the only one
No one close and nothing compares in the end
We will be together again
I'm so mesmerized by the light you expose
Igniting a fire deep inside of my soul
Everlasting setting sun
You're my angel, you're the only one
No one close and nothing compares in the end
We will be together again
Darkness shall fall with the strength of us all
Darkness shall fall
Darkness shall fall with the strength of us all
It shall fall
I raise my white flag
It's the last flag I'll ever raise
Don't stay away
Staring at you and all you are
I believe
Yeah I believe
Yeah I believe
(So much sadness, what happened to happiness...)
Everlasting setting sun
You're my angel, you're the only one
No one close and nothing compares in the end
You're my angel, you're the only one
We will be together again
Lyrics submitted by thienosaurus
Army Of The Sun Lyrics as written by Dave Mcclain Robert Conrad Flynn
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It's been 2 days that I've got the album and this is by now my fav song on the album although almost all the songs fuc*ing rocks!!! This is a definitely a love song, the man get seperated from his girlfriend and hoping they'll be 2gether again.
Best song on the album hands down. His love died, he's sad now.
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This songpart
"Everlasting setting sun You’re my angel, you’re the only one No one close and nothing compares in the end We will be together again"
reminds me of the refrain of "rose of sharyn", a song from killswitch engage:
"It won't be long, we'll meet again Your memory is never passing It won't be long, we'll meet again My love for you is everlasting"
I've had this album for a while but the only songs I listened to at first were the first 4. But now, having heard the whole album, I enjoy it a lot more.
To me this song DOES sound like a man being seperated from his loved one...but a little more literally, I noticed some things about this song. For instance, the title, Army Of The Sun. I have read enough about WWII to know that Japan's army was dubbed "The Army Of The Sun" (from the rising sun on their flag). That may not have any relevence to the song, but look at this line here:
"I raise my white flag It’s the last flag I’ll ever raise Don't stay away Staring at you and all you are"
Japan surrendered, correct? Also, I read a book about the Pacific war, in which the japanese soldiers feared for their lives, when (and if) they surrendered (which most of them didn't), which may have some relevence to the part "I raise my white flag, It’s the last flag I’ll ever raise."
Or maybe I have no idea what I'm talking about.
This song is the best on the C.D. I love Tim Williams' voice, its frigin' kick ass.
BTW I think that the song is about losing one you loved but also dyingthrusunday has a good idea of what the song is about too.
great vocals indeed.
Tim Williams honestly has a good voice, want more of him listen to bloodsimple its his band they really good. and this song is sooo pretty its catchy but extremely lovely hehe
Nice intepretation dyingthrusunday. This song kicks so much ass!!! Tim Williams has a very good voice, nothing special but it is very good