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.
Fly blue sky, voices keep calling,
Bidding me welcome. why maiden land,
Luring me closer, forbiden land.
And as I'm standing closer,
Those natives step beyond.
Release the mortal patterns,
My mind I post beyond.
Spinning in circles,
Miracles happen,
As lower life life shows me in to my doom,
Spirit will striken,
The end will come soon.
This is termination,
The outcome of your life.
Bidding me welcome. why maiden land,
Luring me closer, forbiden land.
And as I'm standing closer,
Those natives step beyond.
Release the mortal patterns,
My mind I post beyond.
Spinning in circles,
Miracles happen,
As lower life life shows me in to my doom,
Spirit will striken,
The end will come soon.
This is termination,
The outcome of your life.
Lyrics submitted by metallic slayer
Termination Lyrics as written by Erik Braunn
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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OK, here's my go at the lyrics:
Termination
Flying through the skies, voices keep calling, Bidding me welcome. White maiden lands, Hurried me closer, forbidden land.
And as I scanned in closer, Those [??? step?] beyond.
Released from mortal patterns, My mind out goes beyond.
Spinning in circles, Miracles happen, As Lorelei shores, lead (me?) to my doom, Fear has been stricken, The end will come soon.
This is termination, The outcome of your life.
The critical change is the line "As Lorelei shores, lead (me?) to my doom". This may be a long shot but have a look at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorelei and see if you can find a connection. Open to feedback.
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wow. now that i look at them i have no idea what i was on when i submitted these. i have the album with the booklet so ill put the right ones up later
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