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.
Eruptions of fire and stone all around
They fill the air and shake the ground
And it's proving impermanence
The tortured landscape leaves nothing will be left alive
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Give me the sight to see Your ends
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
Not far from here, a place prepared
Can't find my way, send up a flare
Open the sky, show me the way through twilight
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Give me the sight to see Your ends
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
Even now I see a spark in the distance
A flicker of hope for peace and silence
This span is so hostile, won't last forever
This path through struggle will make me stronger
This span so hostile, won't last forever
This path through struggle will make me stronger
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Give me the sight to see Your ends
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
They fill the air and shake the ground
And it's proving impermanence
The tortured landscape leaves nothing will be left alive
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Give me the sight to see Your ends
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
Not far from here, a place prepared
Can't find my way, send up a flare
Open the sky, show me the way through twilight
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Give me the sight to see Your ends
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
Even now I see a spark in the distance
A flicker of hope for peace and silence
This span is so hostile, won't last forever
This path through struggle will make me stronger
This span so hostile, won't last forever
This path through struggle will make me stronger
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Give me the sight to see Your ends
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
Bury my remains
Under ashes falling on my grave
Make me whole again
Bury my remains
Cover up this body in decay
Make me whole again
Paint me on a brand new canvas
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