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.
Drowned in the sea of deceitful lies
Made my religion from your eyes
Possessed by the sirens’ song ( whispering ):
“ The bed of razors is waiting for you “
The only thing you can give me is sorrow
Wou will bathe in my tears tomorrow
The voices screaming “ No “ in my head
I’m still longing for your bed
If i close my eyes and let your ruin my heart
Will it hold the suffocating pain?
If i close my eyes and let you tear up these scars
Is it the only way you can feel alive?
Wearing the mask of eternal gloom
Tell me what has made you so cruel
Share with me all the grief in your life
And i can give you endless love
Maybe i hurts me, maybe it kills me
Maybe it drowns me but i just want to try
To join your army of broken hearts
Because i want you to feel devotion that is real
You need to unleash all the hate
And pain that is bringing you down...
Made my religion from your eyes
Possessed by the sirens’ song ( whispering ):
“ The bed of razors is waiting for you “
The only thing you can give me is sorrow
Wou will bathe in my tears tomorrow
The voices screaming “ No “ in my head
I’m still longing for your bed
If i close my eyes and let your ruin my heart
Will it hold the suffocating pain?
If i close my eyes and let you tear up these scars
Is it the only way you can feel alive?
Wearing the mask of eternal gloom
Tell me what has made you so cruel
Share with me all the grief in your life
And i can give you endless love
Maybe i hurts me, maybe it kills me
Maybe it drowns me but i just want to try
To join your army of broken hearts
Because i want you to feel devotion that is real
You need to unleash all the hate
And pain that is bringing you down...
Lyrics submitted by SMUSER17069464
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