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.
Lets march through the gates and burn alive
I'm afraid of the ending, but I'm reckless
I've torn apart my inner binding now
That's what it takes to turn myself around
To be become a new project
And that's more than I need right now
And my thoughts convey deception
And my wall I'm building
The want, the pain, the urge, the concept will last forever
It won't be destroy
Were exposed here and I will never grow (I will never grow)
All I've learned erased the will to know
Where I belong
This blood, my life, disarray inside
To hell for the way I live
To shred on the guilt I feel
I'm afraid my open heart is ripe
And that's more than I need right now
My hopes are bleak and numb
And my wall I'm building
The want, the pain, the urge, the concept will last forever
It won't be destroy
Were exposed here and I will never grow
All I've learned erased the will to know
Where I belong
The fire awaits us
Don't look back
Hide your weakness
Your weakness, your weakness
Burn
I'm afraid of the ending, but I'm reckless
I've torn apart my inner binding now
That's what it takes to turn myself around
To be become a new project
And that's more than I need right now
And my thoughts convey deception
And my wall I'm building
The want, the pain, the urge, the concept will last forever
It won't be destroy
Were exposed here and I will never grow (I will never grow)
All I've learned erased the will to know
Where I belong
This blood, my life, disarray inside
To hell for the way I live
To shred on the guilt I feel
I'm afraid my open heart is ripe
And that's more than I need right now
My hopes are bleak and numb
And my wall I'm building
The want, the pain, the urge, the concept will last forever
It won't be destroy
Were exposed here and I will never grow
All I've learned erased the will to know
Where I belong
The fire awaits us
Don't look back
Hide your weakness
Your weakness, your weakness
Burn
Lyrics submitted by ForeverSilent004
A Concept from Fire Lyrics as written by Judy Rodman Beaux (frederick J.) Allen
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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