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.
Once there was a time
Once there was a time
I was a soldier in your war
You've been my little dark soldier
I had to fight just to survive
Your life was in my hands
For the strange love you gave to me
I gave you all my love
I hear a fairytale, a fairytale
From the winter of my life
There was a time so dark and cold
The time when you have been my love
So far away and so long ago
I have left you somewhere in time
I cant remember who you are
Now, you're history to me
Can't you hear my eternal call?
I will not listen when you cry
Where are you now, my little boy?
You will never find me in the night
Why did you leave me here alone?
I found a new salvation
I try to find you every night
A part of you is still in my heart
I hear a fairytale, a fairytale
From the winter of my life
There was a time so dark and cold
The time when you have been my love
So far away and so long ago
I have left you somewhere in time
I cant remember who you are
Now, you're history to me
I can't remember who you are
I hear a fairytale, a fairytale
From the winter of my life
There was a time so dark and cold
The time when you have been my love
So far away and so long ago
I have left you somewhere in time
I can't remember who you are
Now, you're history to me
Once there was a time
I was a soldier in your war
You've been my little dark soldier
I had to fight just to survive
Your life was in my hands
For the strange love you gave to me
I gave you all my love
I hear a fairytale, a fairytale
From the winter of my life
There was a time so dark and cold
The time when you have been my love
So far away and so long ago
I have left you somewhere in time
I cant remember who you are
Now, you're history to me
Can't you hear my eternal call?
I will not listen when you cry
Where are you now, my little boy?
You will never find me in the night
Why did you leave me here alone?
I found a new salvation
I try to find you every night
A part of you is still in my heart
I hear a fairytale, a fairytale
From the winter of my life
There was a time so dark and cold
The time when you have been my love
So far away and so long ago
I have left you somewhere in time
I cant remember who you are
Now, you're history to me
I can't remember who you are
I hear a fairytale, a fairytale
From the winter of my life
There was a time so dark and cold
The time when you have been my love
So far away and so long ago
I have left you somewhere in time
I can't remember who you are
Now, you're history to me
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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