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.
When the days grow darker
And the foes are full of fear
The light will show
And the enemy will fall
This is our downfall
This is our crusade
The days of struggle and agony must end
This warfare we create
We shall destroy
And the light will show
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Bright you must blaze
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Now that things are clear again
The battle must go on
Sacrifice our primal thought
So the battle must end
I've been waiting way too long
For this day has now shown
We must fight
It's the only way
This warfare we create
We shall destroy
And the light will show
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Bright you must blaze
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Fight for your life
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Bright you must blaze
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all (Save us all)
Fight for your life
Your time has come to reign
To shine
And the foes are full of fear
The light will show
And the enemy will fall
This is our downfall
This is our crusade
The days of struggle and agony must end
This warfare we create
We shall destroy
And the light will show
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Bright you must blaze
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Now that things are clear again
The battle must go on
Sacrifice our primal thought
So the battle must end
I've been waiting way too long
For this day has now shown
We must fight
It's the only way
This warfare we create
We shall destroy
And the light will show
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Bright you must blaze
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Fight for your life
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all
Bright you must blaze
Your time has come to reign
To shine
Light from above
Please show yourself
And save us all (Save us all)
Fight for your life
Your time has come to reign
To shine
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Light from Above Lyrics as written by Steven Spence Gabriel Garcia
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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