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.
We lost our bearings following our own mind
We left conviction behind fear of the future
Springing from the sins of the past
Hiding the hope that would last
How did we ever wander so far
And where do we go from here?
How will we now where it is?
True north
There's a strong steady light
That is guiding us home
True north
In the lingering night
We were never alone
True north
Wonders of nature
Speak to us all of Your plan
Why would we run from Your hand
Laws of the earth
Just like the laws of the heart
Only begin where You are
How did we ever wander so far
And where do we go from here?
How will we find it again?
True north
There's a strong steady light
That is guiding us home
True north
In the lingering night
We were never alone
We need an absolute compass
Now more than ever before
True north, true north
Turning back to where You meet us
We will follow where You lead us
There is truth inside Your dwelling
We have come to face
True north
There's a strong steady light
That is guiding us home
True north
In the lingering night
We were never alone
We need an absolute compass
Now more than ever before
True north, true north
Dear Lord
True north
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
We left conviction behind fear of the future
Springing from the sins of the past
Hiding the hope that would last
How did we ever wander so far
And where do we go from here?
How will we now where it is?
True north
There's a strong steady light
That is guiding us home
True north
In the lingering night
We were never alone
True north
Wonders of nature
Speak to us all of Your plan
Why would we run from Your hand
Laws of the earth
Just like the laws of the heart
Only begin where You are
How did we ever wander so far
And where do we go from here?
How will we find it again?
True north
There's a strong steady light
That is guiding us home
True north
In the lingering night
We were never alone
We need an absolute compass
Now more than ever before
True north, true north
Turning back to where You meet us
We will follow where You lead us
There is truth inside Your dwelling
We have come to face
True north
There's a strong steady light
That is guiding us home
True north
In the lingering night
We were never alone
We need an absolute compass
Now more than ever before
True north, true north
Dear Lord
True north
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
His shining light please show the way
Star in the night light as the day
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