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.
You know you saw them, but no one ever listens,
They'll be long gone by the time the sun has risen,
You feel 'em lurking, hear 'em howling in the shadows,
Wreaking havoc on your perfect world
They are the tricking trolls
They got the bell that tolls
Flash at the edge of your sight
They only come out at night [x4]
The shadows breathe with a venom like no other,
A silent evil where there shouln't be another, no no,
I feel 'em lurking, hear 'em howling in the shadows,
Wreaking havoc on your perfect world
They are the tricking trolls
They got the bell that tolls
Flash at the edge of your sight
They only come out at night [x7]
[Solo]
Don't know what's at stake,
I think they're right beside me,
I gotta stay awake,
And keep them all from biting
They only come out at night
They only come out at night
They only come out at night
They only come out at night
[Repeat]
They'll be long gone by the time the sun has risen,
You feel 'em lurking, hear 'em howling in the shadows,
Wreaking havoc on your perfect world
They are the tricking trolls
They got the bell that tolls
Flash at the edge of your sight
They only come out at night [x4]
The shadows breathe with a venom like no other,
A silent evil where there shouln't be another, no no,
I feel 'em lurking, hear 'em howling in the shadows,
Wreaking havoc on your perfect world
They are the tricking trolls
They got the bell that tolls
Flash at the edge of your sight
They only come out at night [x7]
[Solo]
Don't know what's at stake,
I think they're right beside me,
I gotta stay awake,
And keep them all from biting
They only come out at night
They only come out at night
They only come out at night
They only come out at night
[Repeat]
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come on people no comments?! this song rocks oh so hard. as for the meaning.. i think it's just about somekind of monsters of night... who only come out at night. wow i am a genius for figuring that out..
Hahaha! your comment made me laugh "wow i am a genius for figuring that out.."<br /> But yeah, it does make sense what you said, I agree with what you think what the song is about.