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.
Hitched a ride to the peaceful side of town
Then proceeded where thieves were no longer found
Can't crash now I've been waiting for this
Won't crash now I found some encouragement
Precious declaration reads
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
New meanings to the words I feed upon
Wake within my veins elements of freedom
Can't break now I've been living for this
Won't break now I'm cleansed with hopefulness
Precious declaration says
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
Once I jumped thru hoops of fire
High and far as you required
I was blind but now I see
Salvation has discovered me
Then proceeded where thieves were no longer found
Can't crash now I've been waiting for this
Won't crash now I found some encouragement
Precious declaration reads
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
New meanings to the words I feed upon
Wake within my veins elements of freedom
Can't break now I've been living for this
Won't break now I'm cleansed with hopefulness
Precious declaration says
Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now
Precious declaration says
I believe all hope is dead no longer
Once I jumped thru hoops of fire
High and far as you required
I was blind but now I see
Salvation has discovered me
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
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It kind of reminds me of divorce. Like when he says "Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now", like his awful ex wife doesn't get it anymore...and then the last verse, "Once i jumped through hoops of fire...." as if he did everything she said, but now he's free. But I know a lot of people don't agree with this one.
sorry guys, but I am pretty sure that this song is about the biz and how collective soul went through some tough times with the record company. . jumping through hoops of fire. . "Yours is yours and mine you leave alone now" refers to compensation issues etc . . .its funny how collective soul and pumpkins have bickered or had a fued and they both hate the industry that they're in . .oh well, still love the music. .
You are absolutely right. Ed Roland declared that in an interview. It's about how a former manager screwed them.
only alley really makes a lot of sense. A lot of people always seem to confuse Collective soul's music as having a christian theme just because he uses a lot of words like "salvation", and "hope" and "soul", but he seems to use those words mainly because those words just sound very poetic.
@flyingdaitchman Well there are plenty of reasons why someone would come to that conclusion. Especially anyone who is a big enough fan of the band to know their history and analyzed all of their discography. I definitely wouldn't be so sure that I would say anyone who believes this had it "confused." Knowing Ed and Dean's upbringing, and how their father was a minister, it should be no surprise that the writer (Ed) would often write of spiritual journeys. It's my personal opinion that Ed is a lyrical genius for making it even possible to debate on this. Ed uses many metaphors obviously, but he also has this ability to write lines that can be taken two (or more) ways, maybe even both being his experience or how he feels. Who knows? I like to think he's able to pull that off, ive accomplished it in some of my work so im sure he could. Anyways, he does this with an uncanny ability to refrain from being vague, which if you can wrap your mind around, is pretty much enough to make you go cross eyed. If you really think about it though, the reason is pretty obvious why Ed chose to approach the topic this way in his lyrics. For one, ppl want their music to connect with as many people as possible, and that is accomplished more by leaving your lyrics open and layered. This also gives you a way of saying something in a way that it is overlooked by anyone who doesn't get it, or hasn't experienced it etc.. If Ed was to be too direct toward the religious side, he would turn off a lot of ppl, maybe even fans. One last thing though.. which do you think could make a non believer think more, if you wanted to help them from a believers standpoint? Making songs that are direct and all praising God? (Btw, I admit, even as a believer, I cant really stand worship music lol) or songs that are more subtle with giving credit, acknowledging, and referring to God? That's not to be confused with being ashamed of their belief.. and I also need to add, this IS just an opinion lol Hell I could be wrong no doubt.
Isn't this the sexiest opening riff ever though...It's kind of similar to "Naked" by Reef. I think that it is about started your life over again. Being born again by Jesus and believing that everything you do is for a reason.
this song reminds me of what its like to have someone who makes life worthwhile. when i was first getting of the streets it didn't seem worth all the hassle of holding down a job just to make a better life for myself, it was worth it to make a better life for me and my friend who was living with me.
true man good things spread, well bad things spread too,its all good
To me, this song is about learning to live, and learning to let things come and go... if that makes any sense.
What does this song mean to me? To me Precious Declaration is declaring salvation. The song is about being saved by Christ. The line "I believe all hope is dead no longer" speaks that he's found a renewal of hope and is filled w/ this newfound hope. In the last part of the lyrics he says "I was blind but now I see Salvation has discovered me." His eyes were opened to truth. God draws people to Him, hence "Salvation has discovered me." God called him and now he's been saved. Thats what it means to me.
this is a decent enouh song, sounds to me like it means someones happy to get away from someone else
Not really, they use a lot that due to the Roland Bros background. Their father is a pastor. So they were listening a lot these religion words in their formative years.
Cuevo hit this one perfect. I think thats exactly what ed meant when he wrote this song. its an excellent song with an excellent meaning about how much better life is when your saved by Christ.