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.
Ah, the sun is born of night, it sets again
Though no one's here to see - it's endless
Sad, but everybody knows
A trip to heaven's not really on the cards, no
Yet my "moment" has come
A crying shame, for now my life is over
So perfect, this moment so perfect, this moment
I'm happy to die in this moment
Ah, the sun is born of night, it sets again
Though no one's here to see, it's endless
So perfect, this moment so perfect, this moment
I'm happy to die in this moment
I've been to heaven heaven on earth
Ah, the sun is born of night
Ah, the sun is born of night it's endless
Though no one's here to see - it's endless
Sad, but everybody knows
A trip to heaven's not really on the cards, no
Yet my "moment" has come
A crying shame, for now my life is over
So perfect, this moment so perfect, this moment
I'm happy to die in this moment
Ah, the sun is born of night, it sets again
Though no one's here to see, it's endless
So perfect, this moment so perfect, this moment
I'm happy to die in this moment
I've been to heaven heaven on earth
Ah, the sun is born of night
Ah, the sun is born of night it's endless
Lyrics submitted by The_Forsaken_Blind
Perfect Moment Lyrics as written by Hyde
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Mute Song Limited, Royalty Network
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