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Iron Maiden Powerslave Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [2 votes]Album: Powerslave / Original Release Date: 1984-09-03Genre: Heavy MetalSong Duration: 6 min 47 sec
IRON MAIDEN
- Powerslave Lyrics / with translationsInto the Abyss I'll fall - the eye of Horus
Into the eyes of the night - watching me go
Green is the cat's eye that glows -
In this Temple
Enter the risen Osiris - risen again.
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a God,
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies,
All around is laid waste,
And in my last hour,
I'm a Slave to the Power of Death.
When I was living this lie - Fear was my Game
People would worship and fall -
Drop to their knees.
So bring me the blood and
Red wine for the one to succeed me,
For he is a man and a God -
And He will die too.
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a God,
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies,
All around is laid waste,
And in my last hour,
I'm a Slave to the Power of Death.
Now I am cold but a ghost lives in my veins,
Silent the terror that reigned -
Marbled in stone
A Shell of a man God preserved -
For thousand ages,
But open the gates of my hell -
I'll strike from the grave
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a God,
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies,
All around is laid waste,
And in my last hour,
I'm a Slave to the Power of Death.
Slave to the Power of Death...
Slave to the Power of Death...
Into the eyes of the night - watching me go
Green is the cat's eye that glows -
In this Temple
Enter the risen Osiris - risen again.
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a God,
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies,
All around is laid waste,
And in my last hour,
I'm a Slave to the Power of Death.
When I was living this lie - Fear was my Game
People would worship and fall -
Drop to their knees.
So bring me the blood and
Red wine for the one to succeed me,
For he is a man and a God -
And He will die too.
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a God,
When the Life Giver dies,
All around is laid waste,
And in my last hour,
I'm a Slave to the Power of Death.
Now I am cold but a ghost lives in my veins,
Silent the terror that reigned -
Marbled in stone
A Shell of a man God preserved -
For thousand ages,
But open the gates of my hell -
I'll strike from the grave
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a God,
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies,
All around is laid waste,
And in my last hour,
I'm a Slave to the Power of Death.
Slave to the Power of Death...
Slave to the Power of Death...
Facts about Powerslave
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Powerslave is written by Paul Bruce Dickinson.
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It is first released on September 03, 1984 as part of Iron Maiden's album "Powerslave" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, Iron Maiden's 'Powerslave' reveals the topic of death and power, with Egyptian mythology as a metaphor, through its lyrics. They depict the conflict between life and death and the surrounding of the person who wants to be immortal and powerful but is still dying, which is the case with the struggle of humanity that is many times confused with spirituality and the feeling of being alone. Although the song heavily leans on the themes of mortality, fear of death, power, and divinity, as well as the whole existential struggle, it also brings to the fore the importance of and the fear of death. The lyrics portray the themes of death, power, and existential questions that are not recommended for kids below 13 years of age. Such references as 'slave to the power of death' and the images associated with worship and fear indicate that the song deals with adult matters and thus requires the supervision of parents.
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Powerslave falls under the genre Heavy Metal.
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Powerslave song length is 6 minutes and 47 seconds.
Who wrote Powerslave lyrics?
Powerslave is written by Paul Bruce Dickinson.
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When was Powerslave released?
It is first released on September 03, 1984 as part of Iron Maiden's album "Powerslave" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Powerslave lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, Iron Maiden's 'Powerslave' reveals the topic of death and power, with Egyptian mythology as a metaphor, through its lyrics. They depict the conflict between life and death and the surrounding of the person who wants to be immortal and powerful but is still dying, which is the case with the struggle of humanity that is many times confused with spirituality and the feeling of being alone. Although the song heavily leans on the themes of mortality, fear of death, power, and divinity, as well as the whole existential struggle, it also brings to the fore the importance of and the fear of death. The lyrics portray the themes of death, power, and existential questions that are not recommended for kids below 13 years of age. Such references as 'slave to the power of death' and the images associated with worship and fear indicate that the song deals with adult matters and thus requires the supervision of parents.
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Which genre is Powerslave?
Powerslave falls under the genre Heavy Metal.
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How long is the song Powerslave?
Powerslave song length is 6 minutes and 47 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by joeycrackforlifeSongwriter(s): Paul Bruce Dickinson
Record Label(s): 1998 Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd under exclusive license in the United States to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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