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.
Eternal rhythms in your system so clear
No negatives, take your isms stay clear
We keep it lovely, give you what you won't hear
And Matisyahu in the house, stand clear
P.O.D. in the house, stand clear
If Jah is for me, tell me who I'm goin' fear
No I won't fear
And Jah of Jacob is deserving of my love
And God of Isaac reign blessings from above
Hashem of Abraham will show me the way
I go down on my knees and this is what I pray
Strength of my life, whom shall I dread
When the evil doers approach to devour my flesh?
Even if there would be an army against me
My heart would not fear
Steer clear from weird vibes
Chuck the spirit evil guise must realize
Even if there rise a war against me
In this I trust, it's a must
Elevated is my head above my enemy
Surround me with the song of glory
Take away the scales from my eyes
Anoint your love upon my life
Have mercy on my soul and hear me when I cry
Do not abandon me and do not forsake me
Leave me on the path of integrity
Even if there would be an army against me
My heart would not fear
Strength of my life, whom shall I dread
When the evil doers approach to devour my flesh?
Back them up against the wall
Stumble and fall
Them battle y'all and stand tall
Show me favor when I call
Back them up against the wall
Stumble and fall
Battle y'all and stand tall
Show me favor when I call
Matisyahu and P.O.D. eternally with His Majesty
Dwelling in the songs of glory
Dwelling with the songs of glory
No negatives, take your isms stay clear
We keep it lovely, give you what you won't hear
And Matisyahu in the house, stand clear
P.O.D. in the house, stand clear
If Jah is for me, tell me who I'm goin' fear
No I won't fear
And Jah of Jacob is deserving of my love
And God of Isaac reign blessings from above
Hashem of Abraham will show me the way
I go down on my knees and this is what I pray
Strength of my life, whom shall I dread
When the evil doers approach to devour my flesh?
Even if there would be an army against me
My heart would not fear
Steer clear from weird vibes
Chuck the spirit evil guise must realize
Even if there rise a war against me
In this I trust, it's a must
Elevated is my head above my enemy
Surround me with the song of glory
Take away the scales from my eyes
Anoint your love upon my life
Have mercy on my soul and hear me when I cry
Do not abandon me and do not forsake me
Leave me on the path of integrity
Even if there would be an army against me
My heart would not fear
Strength of my life, whom shall I dread
When the evil doers approach to devour my flesh?
Back them up against the wall
Stumble and fall
Them battle y'all and stand tall
Show me favor when I call
Back them up against the wall
Stumble and fall
Battle y'all and stand tall
Show me favor when I call
Matisyahu and P.O.D. eternally with His Majesty
Dwelling in the songs of glory
Dwelling with the songs of glory
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