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.
Think of life without music
Silence the whole day long
Ears that don't hear rhythm
Words without a song
Just don't know what to do
How could I live out my day
Would I be getting up
Wishing my life away
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Now that we have the music
There's no turning round
Catch it in the moment
All lost in the sound
There's a brand new free loose
Something has begun
Bring us all together
Moving now as one
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Music takes me up
Silence the whole day long
Ears that don't hear rhythm
Words without a song
Just don't know what to do
How could I live out my day
Would I be getting up
Wishing my life away
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Now that we have the music
There's no turning round
Catch it in the moment
All lost in the sound
There's a brand new free loose
Something has begun
Bring us all together
Moving now as one
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Music takes me up
Lyrics submitted by thomsmells
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