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.
I caught a glimpse of Your splendor
In the corner of my eye
The most beautiful thing I've ever seen
And it was like a flash of lightning
Reflected off the sky
And I know I'll never be the same
Show me Your Glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord
When I climb down the mountain
And get back to my life
I won't settle for ordinary things
I'm gonna follow You forever
And for all of my days
I won't rest 'til I see You again
Show me Your Glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord
No, no
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
I can't live without You
Oh
In the corner of my eye
The most beautiful thing I've ever seen
And it was like a flash of lightning
Reflected off the sky
And I know I'll never be the same
Show me Your Glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord
When I climb down the mountain
And get back to my life
I won't settle for ordinary things
I'm gonna follow You forever
And for all of my days
I won't rest 'til I see You again
Show me Your Glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord
No, no
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
Show me Your Glory
(Show me Your Glory, Lord)
I can't live without You
Oh
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I love this song so much. It is so beautiful and it almost makes me realize how great Jesus is, though I know he is greater than I can ever know.
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