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.
This is what comes from the best intentions we have
they get lost with the rest; soon forgotten
And the money we spend is to make amends
for the time that we never
To make amends for the times that we've never given
We all feel real inside our skin
(With selfish hearts that hide our sin)
But everyone that hides away can't win
We all feel real inside your skin
If God is good, then what are we
There is no plant without a seed
When morning comes, will we believe
All that was lost can be retrieved
We all feel real inside our skin
With selfish hearts that hide our sin
But no one really knows how deep the secrets
We will separate ourselves from everyone that we know
(We say we're so misunderstood)
We can't allow a single doubt that we've yet to show
(But I know we don't do the things we should)
And just one more day without the shame and I can move on
(So long to what I thought I was)
I'll be happier, I'll be happier when I...
We will separate ourselves from everyone that we know
(We say we're so misunderstood)
We can't allow a single doubt that we've yet to show
(but I know we don't do the things we should)
And just one more day without the shame and I can move on
(So long to what I thought I was)
I'll be happier, happier when I've given up
Wisdom light my way into the dark
Your words, the melody that carries me
We can't make a change ‘til we know who we are
What burns? The fire refining me
Wisdom light my way into the dark
The melody that carries me
We can't make a change, know who we are
The fire refining me
Refining me
they get lost with the rest; soon forgotten
And the money we spend is to make amends
for the time that we never
To make amends for the times that we've never given
We all feel real inside our skin
(With selfish hearts that hide our sin)
But everyone that hides away can't win
We all feel real inside your skin
If God is good, then what are we
There is no plant without a seed
When morning comes, will we believe
All that was lost can be retrieved
We all feel real inside our skin
With selfish hearts that hide our sin
But no one really knows how deep the secrets
We will separate ourselves from everyone that we know
(We say we're so misunderstood)
We can't allow a single doubt that we've yet to show
(But I know we don't do the things we should)
And just one more day without the shame and I can move on
(So long to what I thought I was)
I'll be happier, I'll be happier when I...
We will separate ourselves from everyone that we know
(We say we're so misunderstood)
We can't allow a single doubt that we've yet to show
(but I know we don't do the things we should)
And just one more day without the shame and I can move on
(So long to what I thought I was)
I'll be happier, happier when I've given up
Wisdom light my way into the dark
Your words, the melody that carries me
We can't make a change ‘til we know who we are
What burns? The fire refining me
Wisdom light my way into the dark
The melody that carries me
We can't make a change, know who we are
The fire refining me
Refining me
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Most of that sounds spot on.. here's a few correction from my interpretation of it, along with the screaming...
But everyone that hides away can't win We all feel real inside your skin
Should be: But everyone that runs a race can't win We all feel real inside our skin
Screaming part:
If God is good, then what are we? There is no plant without a seed When morning comes, will we believe? All that was lost can be retrieved
You say you're good, then let me see A faith is dead without the deed How can we fall, if we believe? Let's be who we were meant to be
But no one really knows how deep the secrets... Should be: But no one really knows our deepest secrets
We can't allow a single doubt that we've yet to show Should be: We can't allow a single doubt or weakness to show
(We act so misunderstood) Should be: (We say we're so misunderstood)
(So long to what I thought my words were...) Should be: (So long to what I thought I was)
And here's the last part:
Wisdom light my way into the dark Your words, the melody that carries me We can't make a change 'til we know who we are What burns? The fire refining me
Wisdom light my way into the dark. (The melody that carries me) We can't make a change 'til we know who we are (The fire refining me, refining me)