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.
I gave You my heart
In exchange for a brand new start
Lord, then you made me clean
And You set me apart
You see I was in the dark
But You're the bright and morning star
Oh with Your amazing grace
You keep a smile upon my face
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
I gave You my heart
In exchange for a brand new start
Lord, then You made me clean
And You set me apart
You see I was in the dark
But You're the bright and morning star
Oh with Your amazing grace
You keep a smile upon my face
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
Her daddy been gone
Her momma left when she was seven
'Cept for relatives she didn't know
Was there a heaven?
Wish I could grow wings and
Fly away from this place
That's what she told me
While wipeing tears from her face
But everytime you cry
The Lord feels your pain
So put a fist in the air
Get ready for change
The race is not given to the
Swift or to the strong
You got to endure, I'm telling you to hold on
C'mon
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
In exchange for a brand new start
Lord, then you made me clean
And You set me apart
You see I was in the dark
But You're the bright and morning star
Oh with Your amazing grace
You keep a smile upon my face
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
I gave You my heart
In exchange for a brand new start
Lord, then You made me clean
And You set me apart
You see I was in the dark
But You're the bright and morning star
Oh with Your amazing grace
You keep a smile upon my face
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
Her daddy been gone
Her momma left when she was seven
'Cept for relatives she didn't know
Was there a heaven?
Wish I could grow wings and
Fly away from this place
That's what she told me
While wipeing tears from her face
But everytime you cry
The Lord feels your pain
So put a fist in the air
Get ready for change
The race is not given to the
Swift or to the strong
You got to endure, I'm telling you to hold on
C'mon
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
Because when the Son died
He didn't die forever put Him in a tomb
And three days later he died on a cross
And He rose again dipped me in His blood
And washed away my sins
Sins, sins, eh, eh, ah
Thank the Lord I'm born again gain gain
Ay ay, ay, ay
Lyrics submitted by kingofozark
Umbrella [Christ Mix] Lyrics as written by Shawn C. Carter Christopher A. Stewart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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