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.
The walls are closing in.
There seems to be no exit.
Everything is falling apart.
But there's something deep inside.
That keeps you hanging on.
Lean on something!
More than ever I'm fucking proud.
Of the things that make me strong.
Something to believe in.
Fuck the things they say!
I AM MY OWN FATE!
IN MY HEART!
IN MY SOUL!
CAN'T TAKE!
THIS AWAY!
This power from within.
Take away your fucking rules.
Define your own fucking destiny.
No matter what they say.
Can't take this away from me.
Can't take my soul away.
CAN'T TAKE THIS AWAY!
There seems to be no exit.
Everything is falling apart.
But there's something deep inside.
That keeps you hanging on.
Lean on something!
More than ever I'm fucking proud.
Of the things that make me strong.
Something to believe in.
Fuck the things they say!
I AM MY OWN FATE!
IN MY HEART!
IN MY SOUL!
CAN'T TAKE!
THIS AWAY!
This power from within.
Take away your fucking rules.
Define your own fucking destiny.
No matter what they say.
Can't take this away from me.
Can't take my soul away.
CAN'T TAKE THIS AWAY!
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