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.
Peter said to Paul "All those words that we wrote
Are just the rules of the game and the rules are the first to go"
But now talkin' to God is Laurel beggin' Hardy for a gun
I got a girl in the war, man I wonder what it is we done
Paul said to Peter "You gotta rock yourself a little harder,
Pretend the dove from above is a dragon and your feet are on fire"
And I got a girl in the war, Paul the only thing I know to do
Is turn up the music and pray that she makes it through
Because the keys to the kingdom got locked inside the kingdom
And the angels fly around in there, but we can't see them
And I got a girl in the war, Paul I know that they can hear me yell
If they can't find a way to help, they can go to Hell
If they can't find a way to help her, they can go to Hell
Paul said to Peter "You gotta rock yourself a little harder,
Pretend the dove from above is a dragon and your feet are on fire"
But I got a girl in the war, Paul her eyes are like champagne
They sparkle, bubble over, and in the morning all you got is rain
Sparkle, bubble over, and in the morning all you got is rain
They sparkle, bubble over, and in the morning all you got is rain
Are just the rules of the game and the rules are the first to go"
But now talkin' to God is Laurel beggin' Hardy for a gun
I got a girl in the war, man I wonder what it is we done
Paul said to Peter "You gotta rock yourself a little harder,
Pretend the dove from above is a dragon and your feet are on fire"
And I got a girl in the war, Paul the only thing I know to do
Is turn up the music and pray that she makes it through
Because the keys to the kingdom got locked inside the kingdom
And the angels fly around in there, but we can't see them
And I got a girl in the war, Paul I know that they can hear me yell
If they can't find a way to help, they can go to Hell
If they can't find a way to help her, they can go to Hell
Paul said to Peter "You gotta rock yourself a little harder,
Pretend the dove from above is a dragon and your feet are on fire"
But I got a girl in the war, Paul her eyes are like champagne
They sparkle, bubble over, and in the morning all you got is rain
Sparkle, bubble over, and in the morning all you got is rain
They sparkle, bubble over, and in the morning all you got is rain
Lyrics submitted by angryostrich, edited by soso104
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Peter said to Paul "All those words that we wrote Are just the rules of the game and the rules are the first to go"
But now talkin' to God is Laurel beggin' Hardy for a gun-- Laurel and Hardy were a old-time, silent comedy team. Laurel would always end up hurting Hardy and be unaware of the mistakes. Ritter means we pray for God to grant us gifts such as wisdom, (think Adam eating from the tree of knowledge) but really when end up destroying ourselves and our relationship with God.
I gotta girl in the war, man I wonder what it is we done- I think the war is the moral struggle existing in life. We are all responsible for the war. I think the girl represents innocence and the everyman.
Paul said to Petey "You gotta rock yourself a little harder; --Jesus proclaimed Peter to be the Rock or foundation of the Catholic Church. Ritter may be saying we need more of a foundation.
Pretend the dove from above is a dragon and your feet are on fire" --the Dove is the Holy Spirit as we find in the baptism of Christ. So, pretend the Holy Spirit is demanding you to act.
And I got a girl in the war, Paul the only thing I know to do Is turn up the music and pray that she makes it through
Because the keys to the kingdom got locked inside the kingdom-- God gave Peter the keys to the heaven. Apparently the way to heaven is known now only in heaven. (Possibly it is that) We have forgotten how to live righteously.
And the angels fly around in there, but we can't see them-- we on Earth no longer know the holiness and beauty which exist in heaven
And I gotta girl in the war, Paul I know that they can hear me yell---- He's preaching to the one's causing the strife and hardships on Earth. They should help this girl.
If they can't find a way to help, they can go to Hell --- Ritter does not think those who hear the call of righteousness yet refuse should find salvation.
If they can't find a way to help her, they can go to Hell same
Paul to Petey "you gotta rock yourself a little harder; Pretend the dove from above is a dragon and your feet are on fire" But I gotta girl in the war, Paul her eyes are like champagne--not only is she innocent but filled with wonder
They sparkle, bubble over, in the morning all you got is rain---the wonder eventually leads to apathy or despression because the world or "war"
Sparkle, bubble over, in the morning all you got is rain They sparkle, bubble over, in the morning all you got is rain
I agree with most of what jpw1019 said. Well at least that would be what I hope it means.<br /> <br /> I do want to add another thought. I think the fact that Peter has a girl in the war could be that he is somewhat mislead by the world. And he keeps going back to his amazement with the world and its ways. He is like someone in love, not seeing clearly anymore. And when he's looking into her eyes (the world and its ways of ungodliness) he forgets what the war is about.<br /> <br /> The keys of the kingdom got locked inside the kingdom. I think what he means is that we are the kingdom of God. Those that have found Him already are His kingdom. And He gave us the keys so that we could unlock the truth for the rest of the world and let them in. Telling them the good news that is. BUT instead of unlocking it and inviting everyone like He intended, we ended up locking ourselves in. Not telling anyone what we know and not doing anything inside His purpose.<br /> And it might just be because like Peter, we are to inloved with the Girl (the world) to see the world is going to hell.<br /> <br /> Sparkle, bubble over, in the morning all you got is rain<br /> They sparkle, bubble over, in the morning all you got is rain<br /> Just like champagne the sparkle will fade quickly and bubble over. So if we are looking into her eyes of champagne for too long and keep our love for the world, we are forgetting that its pleasures will not last long. <br /> <br />