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.
The pathway is broken
And the signs are unclear
And I don't know the reason why you brought me here
But just because you love me, the way that you do
I'm gonna walk through the valley
If you want me to
'Cause I'm not who I was
When I took my first step
And I'm clinging to the promise
You're not through with me yet
So if all of these trials bring me closer to you
Then I will go through the fire
If you want me to
It may not be the way I would have chosen
When you lead me through a world that's not my home
But you never said it would be easy
You only said I'd never go alone, yeah oh oh
So when the whole world turns against me
And I'm all by myself
And I can't hear you answer, my cries for help
I'll remember the suffering
Your love put you through
And I will go through the valley
If you want me to, hmm yeah
And the signs are unclear
And I don't know the reason why you brought me here
But just because you love me, the way that you do
I'm gonna walk through the valley
If you want me to
'Cause I'm not who I was
When I took my first step
And I'm clinging to the promise
You're not through with me yet
So if all of these trials bring me closer to you
Then I will go through the fire
If you want me to
It may not be the way I would have chosen
When you lead me through a world that's not my home
But you never said it would be easy
You only said I'd never go alone, yeah oh oh
So when the whole world turns against me
And I'm all by myself
And I can't hear you answer, my cries for help
I'll remember the suffering
Your love put you through
And I will go through the valley
If you want me to, hmm yeah
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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i love this song! i was trying to find a part of the song that i like the most, that i relate the most to, but i can't, every single part is awesome. oh my gosh!!!!! i will do anything for Christ and knowing his promise that i will never go alone ("i am with you always" -matt. 28:20). and whenever i hesitate i just remember the suffering that Christ went through because of his awesome, awesome love and it gives me a whole new motivation, i would give him anything!!!!!!!!
Someone used this song to make a video as a memorial to Alex Whitman on Roswell. I think it was perfect. I sit and watch the video just to hear the song. It's about undenyable love and loyalty.
This is such an amazing song, really. I listen to it anytime I'm really upset...it really puts things in perspective. And even if people let you down, God never, ever will. It's an amazing thing to know.
THIS IS MY THEME SONG! this is my favoritest song of ALL TIME!! i
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this song is basically saying that the singer is willing to do whatever God wants them to do with their life. i want to sing this song in my church in the next few months since i'm going on a mission trip to asia for the summer. i think it'll be perfect for my preparation for leaving.