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.
Nails through his wrists,
Bled for sinners' sake,
God in human, he died for you,
Lamb of God, sacrificed on the cross,
Third day, he rose from the dead.
Pain, all his suffering,
Bled to wash away your sin,
Tempted, but would not give in,
He is blameless,
Crown of thorns on his head,
Spear pierced through his side,
Crucified the son of man,
He sacrificed his precious life for us.
He died - giving all there was to give, he paid the price so all sinners could be free,
He lives - never will he ever die, living in the hearts of all the children of God,
Fear not - he is the living one; rose from death and he wants you to accept him,
Knees fall - pray to the son of God, reigning in his kingdom; sheds his light upon the world.
More than just a man who taught the word of life and, because of his miracles, was crucified,
He has authority,
Not just a man, he is God.
King of the Jews, hung on a cross,
Put to death so all could live,
New covenant: body and blood shed for the remission of sins.
All who accept him are forgiven.
See the pain in his eyes,
He gave his life to die,
Compassion in his face,
Came to save the human race,
Jesus Christ is alive,
All hail the living God.
Nails through his wrists,
Bled for sinners' sake,
God in human, he died for you,
Lamb of God, sacrificed on the cross,
Third day, he rose from the dead.
Gain righteousness, the way to receive it is through your faith in Jesus Christ, whom you must believe in,
All have fallen short of the glory of God, but justified through Christ,
He sacrificed his precious life for us.
He died - giving all there was to give, he paid the price so all sinners could be free,
He lives - never will he ever die, living in the hearts of all the children of God,
Fear not - he is the living one; rose from death and he wants you to accept him,
Knees fall - pray to the son of God, reigning in his kingdom; sheds his light upon the world.
He is risen.
Bled for sinners' sake,
God in human, he died for you,
Lamb of God, sacrificed on the cross,
Third day, he rose from the dead.
Pain, all his suffering,
Bled to wash away your sin,
Tempted, but would not give in,
He is blameless,
Crown of thorns on his head,
Spear pierced through his side,
Crucified the son of man,
He sacrificed his precious life for us.
He died - giving all there was to give, he paid the price so all sinners could be free,
He lives - never will he ever die, living in the hearts of all the children of God,
Fear not - he is the living one; rose from death and he wants you to accept him,
Knees fall - pray to the son of God, reigning in his kingdom; sheds his light upon the world.
More than just a man who taught the word of life and, because of his miracles, was crucified,
He has authority,
Not just a man, he is God.
King of the Jews, hung on a cross,
Put to death so all could live,
New covenant: body and blood shed for the remission of sins.
All who accept him are forgiven.
See the pain in his eyes,
He gave his life to die,
Compassion in his face,
Came to save the human race,
Jesus Christ is alive,
All hail the living God.
Nails through his wrists,
Bled for sinners' sake,
God in human, he died for you,
Lamb of God, sacrificed on the cross,
Third day, he rose from the dead.
Gain righteousness, the way to receive it is through your faith in Jesus Christ, whom you must believe in,
All have fallen short of the glory of God, but justified through Christ,
He sacrificed his precious life for us.
He died - giving all there was to give, he paid the price so all sinners could be free,
He lives - never will he ever die, living in the hearts of all the children of God,
Fear not - he is the living one; rose from death and he wants you to accept him,
Knees fall - pray to the son of God, reigning in his kingdom; sheds his light upon the world.
He is risen.
Lyrics submitted by Zargoth
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