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 have dwelt in Heavens shining realms of bliss
I have walked the Halls of light
Once I lived in honor with the Deathless Gods,
Keeper of a secret sight
Now I suffer the Wrath, I suffer the Pain for befriending Man
Proud Rebel Thief, Stealer of Fire, I never kneel
I have chosen, I bleed for Mankind
Watch me die, I am the God in Man
I defied the Father, on his throne of gold
Now I'm captured here in chains
And he sends his eagle down to feast again
On the banquet of my flesh
Zeus, Rain down your plagues, your unnatural love,
your unnatural hate
Blind may I be but eyeless I see what you'll never know
I am golden, my force flies unseen
Blood and pride, I am the God in Man
Ten thousand years or more torment and pain
Chained to this lonely crag, the champion of slaves
And you come bearing gifts to me
Silent as the grave, I receive thee
And what's the Lie there in your eyes no mercy ...
And the day dawns in Agony, in silence I wait for my time
I will never, ever yield to you, you have no power over me ...
Release me oh release me
A river of ice a mountain of fire, I'll not reveal the one
Impaled in the sky forever despised, I'll not reveal the one
Immortal I die Immortal I die, I'll not give up on Man
Your son will survive to vanquish your tribe, I RISE!!!
I am Golden, my blood heals your wounds
Watch me die, Ifear no Gods Wrath
Cursed and tried, I am the MAN in GOD
I have walked the Halls of light
Once I lived in honor with the Deathless Gods,
Keeper of a secret sight
Now I suffer the Wrath, I suffer the Pain for befriending Man
Proud Rebel Thief, Stealer of Fire, I never kneel
I have chosen, I bleed for Mankind
Watch me die, I am the God in Man
I defied the Father, on his throne of gold
Now I'm captured here in chains
And he sends his eagle down to feast again
On the banquet of my flesh
Zeus, Rain down your plagues, your unnatural love,
your unnatural hate
Blind may I be but eyeless I see what you'll never know
I am golden, my force flies unseen
Blood and pride, I am the God in Man
Ten thousand years or more torment and pain
Chained to this lonely crag, the champion of slaves
And you come bearing gifts to me
Silent as the grave, I receive thee
And what's the Lie there in your eyes no mercy ...
And the day dawns in Agony, in silence I wait for my time
I will never, ever yield to you, you have no power over me ...
Release me oh release me
A river of ice a mountain of fire, I'll not reveal the one
Impaled in the sky forever despised, I'll not reveal the one
Immortal I die Immortal I die, I'll not give up on Man
Your son will survive to vanquish your tribe, I RISE!!!
I am Golden, my blood heals your wounds
Watch me die, Ifear no Gods Wrath
Cursed and tried, I am the MAN in GOD
Lyrics submitted by KrudeDuse
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