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.
Once upon a time
No more words to say
Find me in the circle
Find me in the end
I am the soul collector
Dressed in ebony
There are no rules
But only one
There's someone young sister,
Caught at the border
Let's get in contact
He's either yours or mine
I have thought
That this will never end
And things go on
But nothing will last
Only the fool in me believes
There is sence in it
In distant shores of green
It's over now
Far out in space
I ride on
Time is chasing us all
It's not quite how it seems
It's just a dream
I don't believe
In a soul or in god
It's just twisted
Further
You do not understand:
Each single breath inspires you
Come to an end - expire
Rise up my sister
Let's cross the border
Reveal the secret
One more to burn
I have thought
That this will never end
And things go on
But nothing will last
Only the fool in me believes
There is sence in it
In distant shores of green
It's over now
You finally have approached
Still
There is something left to do:
Draw me and prove
Your souls not ripe, yet!
Prepare yourself then wait for me
Expect the day when I come by
You're released now
For a while you may feel
Resurrection
Open your eyes
The vision's bleak
And the color is black
Far Beyond
There's a starving
But dying sun
I have thought
That this will never end
And things go on
But nothing will last
Only the fool in me believes
There is sence in it
In distant shores of green
It's over now
No more words to say
Find me in the circle
Find me in the end
I am the soul collector
Dressed in ebony
There are no rules
But only one
There's someone young sister,
Caught at the border
Let's get in contact
He's either yours or mine
I have thought
That this will never end
And things go on
But nothing will last
Only the fool in me believes
There is sence in it
In distant shores of green
It's over now
Far out in space
I ride on
Time is chasing us all
It's not quite how it seems
It's just a dream
I don't believe
In a soul or in god
It's just twisted
Further
You do not understand:
Each single breath inspires you
Come to an end - expire
Rise up my sister
Let's cross the border
Reveal the secret
One more to burn
I have thought
That this will never end
And things go on
But nothing will last
Only the fool in me believes
There is sence in it
In distant shores of green
It's over now
You finally have approached
Still
There is something left to do:
Draw me and prove
Your souls not ripe, yet!
Prepare yourself then wait for me
Expect the day when I come by
You're released now
For a while you may feel
Resurrection
Open your eyes
The vision's bleak
And the color is black
Far Beyond
There's a starving
But dying sun
I have thought
That this will never end
And things go on
But nothing will last
Only the fool in me believes
There is sence in it
In distant shores of green
It's over now
Lyrics submitted by fourthimpact
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