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.
Come and see me
Can't you see me
It's so easy
To believe in you
I believed in you
Your intention, my addiction
Fear no evil
You'll be safe in here, I was saved in here
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
Want tomorrow, no tomorrow
Come together
Only here and now, and I need it now
Walk the narrow, straight and narrow
Look behind me
There's a light out there, in your light I'll stare
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
And fools shine on
Where your eyes won't open
Fade or divide
Peace, from the darkest hours
Bathe in your light
Yeah-e-yeah
Come and see me
Can't you see me
Come and see me
You'll be saved in here
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
Yeah
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
Can't you see me
It's so easy
To believe in you
I believed in you
Your intention, my addiction
Fear no evil
You'll be safe in here, I was saved in here
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
Want tomorrow, no tomorrow
Come together
Only here and now, and I need it now
Walk the narrow, straight and narrow
Look behind me
There's a light out there, in your light I'll stare
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
And fools shine on
Where your eyes won't open
Fade or divide
Peace, from the darkest hours
Bathe in your light
Yeah-e-yeah
Come and see me
Can't you see me
Come and see me
You'll be saved in here
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
Yeah
And fools shine on
Where fools shine on
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And Fools Shine On Lyrics as written by M. Frederiksen D. Johnson
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