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.
Invisible hands are waiting to guide you
Invisible hands will show you the way
Have faith in the Lord he's always beside you
So pray and believe and help to receive from invisible hands
Invisible hands (are waiting to guide you)
Invisible hands (are always beside you)
So pray and believe and help to receive from invisible hands
[ organ ]
Invisible hands will keep you from danger
Invisible hands will keep you from harm
Though may have sin God welcomes a stranger
So pray and believe and help to receive from invisible hands
Invisible hands (are waiting to guide you)...
Invisible hands will show you the way
Have faith in the Lord he's always beside you
So pray and believe and help to receive from invisible hands
Invisible hands (are waiting to guide you)
Invisible hands (are always beside you)
So pray and believe and help to receive from invisible hands
[ organ ]
Invisible hands will keep you from danger
Invisible hands will keep you from harm
Though may have sin God welcomes a stranger
So pray and believe and help to receive from invisible hands
Invisible hands (are waiting to guide you)...
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Invisible Hands Lyrics as written by Kaye Harrington
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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