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.
I am of crimson blood
nought shall hold me
mirror mine the dark of night
reflects me in water
Ablaze are my eyes
my soul consumed by woe
my braids weaved by the wind
an image in my mind
Leave I must now with haste
me who tires of quiet life
me who's path leads to war
me who fears no death
I yearn for more
I yearn to rise
I yearn for everything
I yearn for you
I yearn to rise
nought shall hold me
mirror mine the dark of night
reflects me in water
Ablaze are my eyes
my soul consumed by woe
my braids weaved by the wind
an image in my mind
Leave I must now with haste
me who tires of quiet life
me who's path leads to war
me who fears no death
I yearn for more
I yearn to rise
I yearn for everything
I yearn for you
I yearn to rise
Lyrics submitted by Esgaroth
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//I am of crimson blood //nought shall hold me //mirror mine the dark of night //reflects me in water //Ablaze are my eyes //my soul consumed by woe //my braids weaved by the wind //an image in my mind
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//Leave I must now with haste //me who tires of quiet life //me who's path leads to war //me who fears no death
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//I yearn for more //I yearn to rise //I yearn for everything //I yearn for you //I yearn to rise
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