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.
Lately, I've been reading the past life of a dead man
Differs ever slightly to what I'm used to
Everything was taken
Still I will not break in two
Without friends, without love, I've suffered in them all
Now is the time to discover something more
I will stand strong, reborn in the flames
Lying in bed, shivering from the withdrawal of your kiss
Your faded memories
Imprints on my psyche
The me I used to be
I will not revert my will
(I) will not be challenged
This is not time
You've tried your best
I stand unaffected
Though you bleed me, I will not cry
My life, my death
My blood, my victory
Differs ever slightly to what I'm used to
Everything was taken
Still I will not break in two
Without friends, without love, I've suffered in them all
Now is the time to discover something more
I will stand strong, reborn in the flames
Lying in bed, shivering from the withdrawal of your kiss
Your faded memories
Imprints on my psyche
The me I used to be
I will not revert my will
(I) will not be challenged
This is not time
You've tried your best
I stand unaffected
Though you bleed me, I will not cry
My life, my death
My blood, my victory
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
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