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.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty
Whatever storms arise won't move me
Because my eyes are stayed on Him, He is my King
Don't you know, don't you know, hey
He delivers me from the hand of the enemy
And every plague that shall arise, yeah
Under His wings I can seek safety
For His faithfulness is a shield for my life
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh what peace it is to know
That He is wherever I go, wherever I go
There is nothing that He can't see
And in Him I have victory
(Chorus A)
I can dwell (dwell), I can dwell (dwell)
In my Savior there is safety
And there is no other place
In Him I dwell
(Chorus B)
Whether I move to the mountain or the valley
Abiding in You is the safest place only
I've found in You a mighty strong tower
And that's the place where I choose to dwell
I call on Him and He answers me
And delivers me on the double, yeah
He sets His love on me and He hears me constantly
And saves me from each and every trouble
(Repeat Pre-Chorus)
(Repeat Chorus A)
(Repeat Chorus B)
(Vamp)
I live I move and I have my being (Repeat)
As long as I stay in Him
As long as I stay
(Repeat)
Shelter (Repeat)
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty
Whatever storms arise won't move me
Because my eyes are stayed on Him, He is my King
Don't you know, don't you know, hey
He delivers me from the hand of the enemy
And every plague that shall arise, yeah
Under His wings I can seek safety
For His faithfulness is a shield for my life
(Pre-Chorus)
Oh what peace it is to know
That He is wherever I go, wherever I go
There is nothing that He can't see
And in Him I have victory
(Chorus A)
I can dwell (dwell), I can dwell (dwell)
In my Savior there is safety
And there is no other place
In Him I dwell
(Chorus B)
Whether I move to the mountain or the valley
Abiding in You is the safest place only
I've found in You a mighty strong tower
And that's the place where I choose to dwell
I call on Him and He answers me
And delivers me on the double, yeah
He sets His love on me and He hears me constantly
And saves me from each and every trouble
(Repeat Pre-Chorus)
(Repeat Chorus A)
(Repeat Chorus B)
(Vamp)
I live I move and I have my being (Repeat)
As long as I stay in Him
As long as I stay
(Repeat)
Shelter (Repeat)
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Dwell Lyrics as written by Kim Rutherford Fred Hammond
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
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