its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Swimming beneath the continents
Swirling through the sky
Is everything I don't know yet
Still won't when I die
For I am just a little thing
Astounded by everything
The wet grass beneath my feet
The tall towers of concrete
If I was God no one would doubt it
You wouldn't need church to get the mystery
That we once knew
Is something we'd forget
I believe
I'm a totally modern boy (Turn out the lights)
I believe in something
Don't wanna be
Some evil giant's toy (When it's late at night)
I believe in something
My friend had his death foretold
When he was twenty-six years old
I say the right things, they're no help
His body slowly eats itself
If I was God no one would doubt it
No one would suspect
That there was nothing that I couldn't do
I believe in these tiny little pills (Turn out the lights)
I believe in something
Mystic words on the back of dollar bills (When it's late at night)
I believe in something
I'm swimming beneath the continents
Swirling through the air
Can't see the bones beneath my skin
But I knew that they're there
I believe that my little heart's diseased (Turn out the lights)
I believe in something
I like to think there are people just like me (When it's late at night)
I believe in something
I believe what they taught me in grade school (Turn out the lights)
History is made my handsome fools (When it's late at night)
I believe everything on television
Twelve step programs are the new religion
Gideon bibles made with rolling paper
The just prevail sooner or later
I believe I will live forever
I believe it all
I'll swear to whatever
I believe in something
Swirling through the sky
Is everything I don't know yet
Still won't when I die
For I am just a little thing
Astounded by everything
The wet grass beneath my feet
The tall towers of concrete
If I was God no one would doubt it
You wouldn't need church to get the mystery
That we once knew
Is something we'd forget
I believe
I'm a totally modern boy (Turn out the lights)
I believe in something
Don't wanna be
Some evil giant's toy (When it's late at night)
I believe in something
My friend had his death foretold
When he was twenty-six years old
I say the right things, they're no help
His body slowly eats itself
If I was God no one would doubt it
No one would suspect
That there was nothing that I couldn't do
I believe in these tiny little pills (Turn out the lights)
I believe in something
Mystic words on the back of dollar bills (When it's late at night)
I believe in something
I'm swimming beneath the continents
Swirling through the air
Can't see the bones beneath my skin
But I knew that they're there
I believe that my little heart's diseased (Turn out the lights)
I believe in something
I like to think there are people just like me (When it's late at night)
I believe in something
I believe what they taught me in grade school (Turn out the lights)
History is made my handsome fools (When it's late at night)
I believe everything on television
Twelve step programs are the new religion
Gideon bibles made with rolling paper
The just prevail sooner or later
I believe I will live forever
I believe it all
I'll swear to whatever
I believe in something
Lyrics submitted by Joe543345
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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.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
The second bridge is incomplete; it should read "...that there was nothing I couldn't do WITH MY GREATER INTELLECT".
Also, the correct line reading is "Gideon Bibles make good rolling paper" (meaning the pages of the bibles can be easily rolled into homemade cigarettes, both legal and not).
@RogerRyan Then fix it. I don't see you contributing shit.