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.
Seems everyone has known for sure at some point in their life
Taking for granted what isn't always understood
Freely giving answers as one would give the time
Content with knowing as if one really could
Still, if all the insight offered were placed upon one side
It would never tip the scales against one fine grain of sand
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
But I'll never see what you've seen
Still you stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
You are the simple love I've searched this world to find
Not bound by any fear your trust is secure
You believe in everything though faith is not blind
Because of what you know you continue to endure
You offer your heart to everyone who asks
No stranger is forgotten - in you all dwell for life
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
Though I'll never see what you've seen
You stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
As I gaze upon the beauty of your soul
Knowing you, is to love all that's you
I shed a tear to think one day that I'll no longer know
The pleasure of your company these quiet times with you
Your words return as echoes from my memory's chasm
No stranger is forgotten in you all dwell for life
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
But I'll never see what you've seen
You stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
But I'll never see what you've seen
You stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
Taking for granted what isn't always understood
Freely giving answers as one would give the time
Content with knowing as if one really could
Still, if all the insight offered were placed upon one side
It would never tip the scales against one fine grain of sand
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
But I'll never see what you've seen
Still you stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
You are the simple love I've searched this world to find
Not bound by any fear your trust is secure
You believe in everything though faith is not blind
Because of what you know you continue to endure
You offer your heart to everyone who asks
No stranger is forgotten - in you all dwell for life
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
Though I'll never see what you've seen
You stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
As I gaze upon the beauty of your soul
Knowing you, is to love all that's you
I shed a tear to think one day that I'll no longer know
The pleasure of your company these quiet times with you
Your words return as echoes from my memory's chasm
No stranger is forgotten in you all dwell for life
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
But I'll never see what you've seen
You stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
I'm passing into Eternity
I've seen the signs and heard your voices
But I'll never see what you've seen
You stand without judgment
Though truth lies in your breast
Lead me on - Eternity
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