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.
[Year 1922 — The Egyptian National Library and Archives in Cairo]
[The Illusionist:]
In a tale from long ago
I was but a man
Inspired by Alpharabius book
A new healing formula
I'll try to equate
To a magic melody
To reach an inner dream
I'll find a way
To reach out to desires
Through the notes of a lullaby
I will fly
To a paradise
Through this conjuring
The warm, comforting major
Calls to me
Invites me to the
Cold enchanting minor
I hear a melody coming alive
I feel it creeping in my ear
I feel like I'm going to collapse
Embraced with fear
As I see no more
But then, a beacon of light
I've found a way
To reach out to desires
Just one look
At my dear lost child
Before I'll step back
Now I will help you all
With my lullaby
I've regained the key
To reach out to desires
And so now, my quest begins
You shall fly
To your paradise
Through this lullaby
You'll all fly
To find your peace
[The Illusionist:]
In a tale from long ago
I was but a man
Inspired by Alpharabius book
A new healing formula
I'll try to equate
To a magic melody
To reach an inner dream
I'll find a way
To reach out to desires
Through the notes of a lullaby
I will fly
To a paradise
Through this conjuring
The warm, comforting major
Calls to me
Invites me to the
Cold enchanting minor
I hear a melody coming alive
I feel it creeping in my ear
I feel like I'm going to collapse
Embraced with fear
As I see no more
But then, a beacon of light
I've found a way
To reach out to desires
Just one look
At my dear lost child
Before I'll step back
Now I will help you all
With my lullaby
I've regained the key
To reach out to desires
And so now, my quest begins
You shall fly
To your paradise
Through this lullaby
You'll all fly
To find your peace
Lyrics submitted by Genexus
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