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.
Can you hear the priest
He's tryin' to keep is goddess pleased
Love's shining, eternally
Love will make you feel so free
Come come, it's okay
For satisfaction you must pray
The flame of passion ain't no bluff
It's shinning in the temple of love
Come to the temple of love
And together we'll pray to the heaven's above
Come to the temple of love
If your heart is free
Joy in the temple of love
Ah, ah, ah
Sex, is all the power
Helping you through the midnight hour
The secret, of love and peace
Soul and heart it will release
So bow your head and pray
It's gonna take your fear away
Flying like a snow white dove
Out of the temple of love
Come to the temple of love
And together we'll pray to the heaven's above
Come to the temple of love
If your heart is free
Joy in the temple of love
Ah, ah, ah
Come to the temple of love
And together we'll pray to the heaven's above
Come to the temple of love
If your heart is free
Joy in the temple of love
Ah, ah, ah
He's tryin' to keep is goddess pleased
Love's shining, eternally
Love will make you feel so free
Come come, it's okay
For satisfaction you must pray
The flame of passion ain't no bluff
It's shinning in the temple of love
Come to the temple of love
And together we'll pray to the heaven's above
Come to the temple of love
If your heart is free
Joy in the temple of love
Ah, ah, ah
Sex, is all the power
Helping you through the midnight hour
The secret, of love and peace
Soul and heart it will release
So bow your head and pray
It's gonna take your fear away
Flying like a snow white dove
Out of the temple of love
Come to the temple of love
And together we'll pray to the heaven's above
Come to the temple of love
If your heart is free
Joy in the temple of love
Ah, ah, ah
Come to the temple of love
And together we'll pray to the heaven's above
Come to the temple of love
If your heart is free
Joy in the temple of love
Ah, ah, ah
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