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.
How the rumors are spreading like vines
Of a man who has been glorified
News finds its way to the Empire one day
Where the envious ruler resides
Should I fall for the stories I hear?
Is he really a threat I should fear?
Such a foolish young man
Doesn't seem to understand
So let me be perfectly clear
He may have them inspired
Eating out of his hands
But he'll never be ruler of this land
For myself I must see
What the hype is about
I admit I'm intrigued
I've heard the whispering of revolution
I know the aim of your plan
You'll think with certainty, it's the solution
And put your faith in one man
His decision is made
So his journey begins
Up to the edge of the realm
To meet the savior
In the coming days
They'll announce His Grace
And he'll ask to be amazed
As a symbol of power and might
It will make for a breathtaking sight
In a massive display, with his family and guards by his side
Arabelle, who means the world to me
A loyal son, my heir, your future king
And Faythe, I treasure more than all the diamonds in my crown
It isn't hard to see, I couldn't be more proud
Into the far-out reaches of the land
To witness this great spectacle first-hand
Is Gabriel the god he claims to be?
I guess we'll see
Yes, we shall see
Of a man who has been glorified
News finds its way to the Empire one day
Where the envious ruler resides
Should I fall for the stories I hear?
Is he really a threat I should fear?
Such a foolish young man
Doesn't seem to understand
So let me be perfectly clear
He may have them inspired
Eating out of his hands
But he'll never be ruler of this land
For myself I must see
What the hype is about
I admit I'm intrigued
I've heard the whispering of revolution
I know the aim of your plan
You'll think with certainty, it's the solution
And put your faith in one man
His decision is made
So his journey begins
Up to the edge of the realm
To meet the savior
In the coming days
They'll announce His Grace
And he'll ask to be amazed
As a symbol of power and might
It will make for a breathtaking sight
In a massive display, with his family and guards by his side
Arabelle, who means the world to me
A loyal son, my heir, your future king
And Faythe, I treasure more than all the diamonds in my crown
It isn't hard to see, I couldn't be more proud
Into the far-out reaches of the land
To witness this great spectacle first-hand
Is Gabriel the god he claims to be?
I guess we'll see
Yes, we shall see
Lyrics submitted by JucaOPastor
Lord Nafaryus Lyrics as written by Jordan Rudess John Petrucci
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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