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.
Your runnin' the race that never ends to make amends
With the friends that you've had since the day that your life began
You're caught up in the rat race with your face disgraced
'Cause there's a time and a place for everything
And so we bring what you can sing
Givin' glory and honor to the one we call the King
You gotta fix your eyes on Him cause you know
That death is the wages of sin
So open up your eyes
Just open your eyes it's time you realize
It's your own demise
Just open your eyes it's time you realize
To reach out for the prize
Comin' once again bringin the noise to fill you in
On this secret that you'll see when you open up your eyes within
So party people when you've fallen down you've had enough
Just open 'em up and let Him fill your cup
You can't do anything without consequences and repercussions
You think the world owes you something well stop you fussin
'Cause it ain't my fault it's nobody buy yours
So see what your life has in store when you open up your eyes
Don't blink
With the friends that you've had since the day that your life began
You're caught up in the rat race with your face disgraced
'Cause there's a time and a place for everything
And so we bring what you can sing
Givin' glory and honor to the one we call the King
You gotta fix your eyes on Him cause you know
That death is the wages of sin
So open up your eyes
Just open your eyes it's time you realize
It's your own demise
Just open your eyes it's time you realize
To reach out for the prize
Comin' once again bringin the noise to fill you in
On this secret that you'll see when you open up your eyes within
So party people when you've fallen down you've had enough
Just open 'em up and let Him fill your cup
You can't do anything without consequences and repercussions
You think the world owes you something well stop you fussin
'Cause it ain't my fault it's nobody buy yours
So see what your life has in store when you open up your eyes
Don't blink
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