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.
Carving into fresh stone as powder fills the air.
A brick taken from the earth to show mankind meaning.
What has been missing for so many years.
Wait till all eyes are open.
This pedestal will change the world and will lead you to a new beginning.
This pedestal will chance the world and will lead you in a new direction.
Pacifists try to settle without a war.
This is our war.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument.
Our dreams will not die.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument.
Our dreams will not die.
With every piece withered away knowledge will show beneath.
Blueish clouds arise through cracks billowing into the sky.
Once seen by all kind it will bring absolute transition.
Gazed upon as this sits high above everyone.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument, Our dreams will not die.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument, Our dreams will not die.
Untouchable, Untouchable to all.
Untouchable to all.
Behold our monument.
Untouchable to all.
Behold our monument!
A brick taken from the earth to show mankind meaning.
What has been missing for so many years.
Wait till all eyes are open.
This pedestal will change the world and will lead you to a new beginning.
This pedestal will chance the world and will lead you in a new direction.
Pacifists try to settle without a war.
This is our war.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument.
Our dreams will not die.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument.
Our dreams will not die.
With every piece withered away knowledge will show beneath.
Blueish clouds arise through cracks billowing into the sky.
Once seen by all kind it will bring absolute transition.
Gazed upon as this sits high above everyone.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument, Our dreams will not die.
This is our answer.
This is our reply.
Our monument, Our dreams will not die.
Untouchable, Untouchable to all.
Untouchable to all.
Behold our monument.
Untouchable to all.
Behold our monument!
Lyrics submitted by flametrooper
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i think they are sending a message that they are writing in stone, saying that they will wage war to keep their dreams alive. idk about the whole part that says its untouchable, but yea