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.
We've got till the break of dawn
we have to just carry on
we've got till the sun comes up
keep up the speed and never stop
You've got your guns and war machines
you're like a knife, you cut things clean
there's no one here to end this war
no one knows what you wage it for
You walk and walk proud
elbows out
you will never stop
nor give up
drive and drive fast
you will never stop
the road was paved for you
You got your guns and war machines
you're like a knife you cut things clean
but there`s a beat in all machines
and a song in everything
You walk and walk proud
elbows out
you will never stop
nor give up
drive and drive fast
you will never stop
the road was paved for you
we have to just carry on
we've got till the sun comes up
keep up the speed and never stop
You've got your guns and war machines
you're like a knife, you cut things clean
there's no one here to end this war
no one knows what you wage it for
You walk and walk proud
elbows out
you will never stop
nor give up
drive and drive fast
you will never stop
the road was paved for you
You got your guns and war machines
you're like a knife you cut things clean
but there`s a beat in all machines
and a song in everything
You walk and walk proud
elbows out
you will never stop
nor give up
drive and drive fast
you will never stop
the road was paved for you
Lyrics submitted by rocketb
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i think it's a really great song!
makes me wanna dance (:
Absolutely an amazing song! Love the line "You walk and walk proud elbows out" I think Veto is one of the most talented Dansih bands
'but there`s a beat in all machines and a song in everything'
so true. love this song, totally awesome.
i wanna chuck on my dancing shoes every time i hear this