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.
Dear God
I hate to be a bother
But I gotta say
This world is getting crazier with every day
I hope you'll hear me out now
As I stop and pray
Dear God
People take your words
And try to twist 'em round
I know you can't be happy
With what's going down
I'm searching for some answers
But they can't be found
Can you help me out?
Dear God
Dear God
Just the other night I heard somebody say
"What's the use believing in you, anyway?"
I guess it was just heartache
Talking through the pain
It's a crying shame
Dear God
I know you're disappointed
In the things we've done
Can't they see the truth
That they're all running from
Try to preach you message with a loaded gun
What are they thinking of?
Dear God
Everybody's searching for an easy solution
They can't see beyond
The selfish world they're living in
Your words of love get lost
In all the confusion
Yes, they do
But I still believe
Someday you're gonna speak to me
Dear God
I know you've got a million other calls to take
You're dealing with a lot of things
That just won't wait
But there is one request
That I just gotta make
Dear God
Won't you send a sign down
Just to ease my doubt?
I'm trying to hear you
But the silence is so loud
I think I see a rainbow
From behind the clouds
And I hear you now, dear God
I hate to be a bother
But I gotta say
This world is getting crazier with every day
I hope you'll hear me out now
As I stop and pray
Dear God
People take your words
And try to twist 'em round
I know you can't be happy
With what's going down
I'm searching for some answers
But they can't be found
Can you help me out?
Dear God
Dear God
Just the other night I heard somebody say
"What's the use believing in you, anyway?"
I guess it was just heartache
Talking through the pain
It's a crying shame
Dear God
I know you're disappointed
In the things we've done
Can't they see the truth
That they're all running from
Try to preach you message with a loaded gun
What are they thinking of?
Dear God
Everybody's searching for an easy solution
They can't see beyond
The selfish world they're living in
Your words of love get lost
In all the confusion
Yes, they do
But I still believe
Someday you're gonna speak to me
Dear God
I know you've got a million other calls to take
You're dealing with a lot of things
That just won't wait
But there is one request
That I just gotta make
Dear God
Won't you send a sign down
Just to ease my doubt?
I'm trying to hear you
But the silence is so loud
I think I see a rainbow
From behind the clouds
And I hear you now, dear God
Lyrics submitted by EmziDelish
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lol ur right about the singing like a girl thing. it is an amazing song. the jonas brothers should write more songs like this one
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abrown5.... if you're losing faith in America because people like to talk about their beliefs, then I feel very sorry for you. And he didn't WRITE this song. He was like 12 when he sang it and many artists have sung this song.
And FYI...when people like you put down other people because of their beliefs-that's when I lose faith in America. Everybody's welcome to their own beliefs so don't be a jerk because you don't agree.
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