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.
Our time on earth is limited,
Yet we expect to reach our dreams
We all strive to succeed,
But our presumption blinds us
We are the only thing
That determines if we win
We have to keep pushing and never stop
Tomorrow is only fiction
Your actions now will affect your future
Your time is a blessing
Never waste this time you have
Spend your fortune wisely,
While you still can
This life is an opportunity
This life is yours for the taking
We're all diamonds in the rough
Dreaming is never enough
Act now and chase your destiny,
Before it slips from your reach
No one has forever
Tomorrow is never promised
We have all been given a chance to choose our own path
Break down your barricades
Tomorrow is only fiction
Your actions now will affect your future
Your time is a blessing
Never waste this time you have
Spend your fortune wisely,
While you still can
While you still can
While you still can
Our time on earth is limited,
Yet we expect to reach our dreams
Time stops for no man
Get up and chase your dream now
We're all diamonds in the rough
Dreaming is never enough
Yet we expect to reach our dreams
We all strive to succeed,
But our presumption blinds us
We are the only thing
That determines if we win
We have to keep pushing and never stop
Tomorrow is only fiction
Your actions now will affect your future
Your time is a blessing
Never waste this time you have
Spend your fortune wisely,
While you still can
This life is an opportunity
This life is yours for the taking
We're all diamonds in the rough
Dreaming is never enough
Act now and chase your destiny,
Before it slips from your reach
No one has forever
Tomorrow is never promised
We have all been given a chance to choose our own path
Break down your barricades
Tomorrow is only fiction
Your actions now will affect your future
Your time is a blessing
Never waste this time you have
Spend your fortune wisely,
While you still can
While you still can
While you still can
Our time on earth is limited,
Yet we expect to reach our dreams
Time stops for no man
Get up and chase your dream now
We're all diamonds in the rough
Dreaming is never enough
Lyrics submitted by AmiMizuno
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