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.
Ripping it to rip it open
Will burn it all burn it down
feel the flame grab my hand in your own
never look back never look back press on press on press on
all ive learned
???
it's one life its one future for you
it's one life one future for you
The knife in my side? is now the knife in your back
whoa
yeah
i no longer drain my own blood i feel You
i watched it leak like a faucet
i now rejoice
i rejoice in your love
i rejoice in your love
i rejoice
this is all new to me
this is all new to me
this is all new to me
i open my heart for the first time
and open my eyes for the first time
and open my eyes for the first time
and open my eyes and open my eyes
my eyes
one day i will bring wars apart apart
from here on with you one life one life
from here on for you its one life one life
Will burn it all burn it down
feel the flame grab my hand in your own
never look back never look back press on press on press on
all ive learned
???
it's one life its one future for you
it's one life one future for you
The knife in my side? is now the knife in your back
whoa
yeah
i no longer drain my own blood i feel You
i watched it leak like a faucet
i now rejoice
i rejoice in your love
i rejoice in your love
i rejoice
this is all new to me
this is all new to me
this is all new to me
i open my heart for the first time
and open my eyes for the first time
and open my eyes for the first time
and open my eyes and open my eyes
my eyes
one day i will bring wars apart apart
from here on with you one life one life
from here on for you its one life one life
Lyrics submitted by AnubisHxC
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Light Up The Sky
Van Halen
Van Halen
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
the lyrics should be: I no longer tremble. You God, I feel you.
sorry,, i no longer drain my own blood, I feel you.
these lyrics were obtained from the TRT myspace
i think this is about discovering and starting a new life with god. the writer is burning away their past and painful memories and starting over with their new perspective. I'm not religious, but this song is still good.
it could be about marrage "from here on with you one life one life from here on for you its one life one life " but i dunno