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 never meant to be the one who kept you from the dark
But now I know my wounds are sewn
Because of who you are
I will take this burden on and become the holy one
But remember I am human
And I'm bound to sing this song
So hear my voice remind you not to bleed
I am here a savior
Will be there
When you are feeling alone, oh
A savior for all that you do
So you live freely without their harm
So here I write my lullaby to all the lonely ones
Remember as you learn to try to be the one you love
So I can take this pen and teach you how to live
What is left unsaid, the greatest gift I give
So hear my voice remind you not to bleed
I am here
A savior
Will be there
When you are feeling alone, oh
A savior
For all that you do
So you live freely without their harm
A savior
Will be there
When you are feeling alone, oh
A savior
For all that you do
So you live freely without their harm
When I hear your cries
Praying for light
I will be there
When I hear your cries
Praying for light
I will be there
But now I know my wounds are sewn
Because of who you are
I will take this burden on and become the holy one
But remember I am human
And I'm bound to sing this song
So hear my voice remind you not to bleed
I am here a savior
Will be there
When you are feeling alone, oh
A savior for all that you do
So you live freely without their harm
So here I write my lullaby to all the lonely ones
Remember as you learn to try to be the one you love
So I can take this pen and teach you how to live
What is left unsaid, the greatest gift I give
So hear my voice remind you not to bleed
I am here
A savior
Will be there
When you are feeling alone, oh
A savior
For all that you do
So you live freely without their harm
A savior
Will be there
When you are feeling alone, oh
A savior
For all that you do
So you live freely without their harm
When I hear your cries
Praying for light
I will be there
When I hear your cries
Praying for light
I will be there
Lyrics submitted by toxictiffany
Saviour Lyrics as written by Anders Nilsen Tjore Erlend Marius Mokkelbost
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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