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Iron Maiden The Number Of The Beast Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.72/10 [18 votes]Album: The Number of the Beast / Original Release Date: 1982-03-29Genre: Heavy MetalSong Duration: 4 min 51 sec
The Number Of The Beast
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
IRON MAIDEN
- The Number Of The Beast LyricsWoe to you, oh earth and sea
For the Devil sends the beast with wrath
Because he knows the time is short
Let him who hath understanding
Reckon the number of the beast
For it is a human number
Its number is six hundred and sixty six
I left alone, my mind was blank, I needed time to think
To get the memories from my mind
What did I see? Can I believe that what I saw
That night was real and not just fantasy?
Just what I saw in my old dreams
Were they reflections of my warped mind staring back at me
'Cause in my dreams, it's always there
The evil face that twists my mind and brings me to despair
Night was black, was no use holding back
'Cause I just had to see, was someone watching me?
In the mist, dark figures move and twist
Was all this for real or just some kind of Hell?
6 6 6, the number of the beast
Hell and fire was spawned to be released
Torches blazed and sacred chants were praised
As they start to cry, hands held to the sky
In the night, the fires are burning bright
The ritual has begun, Satan's work is done
6 6 6, the number of the beast
Sacrifice is going on tonight
This can't go on, I must inform the law
Can this still be real, or just some crazy dream?
But I feel drawn towards the chanting hordes
Seem to mesmerize, can't avoid their eyes
6 6 6, the number of the beast
6 6 6, the one for you and me
I'm coming back, I will return
And I'll possess your body, and I'll make you burn
I have the fire, I have the force
I have the power to make my evil take its course
For the Devil sends the beast with wrath
Because he knows the time is short
Let him who hath understanding
Reckon the number of the beast
For it is a human number
Its number is six hundred and sixty six
I left alone, my mind was blank, I needed time to think
To get the memories from my mind
What did I see? Can I believe that what I saw
That night was real and not just fantasy?
Just what I saw in my old dreams
Were they reflections of my warped mind staring back at me
'Cause in my dreams, it's always there
The evil face that twists my mind and brings me to despair
Night was black, was no use holding back
'Cause I just had to see, was someone watching me?
In the mist, dark figures move and twist
Was all this for real or just some kind of Hell?
Hell and fire was spawned to be released
Torches blazed and sacred chants were praised
As they start to cry, hands held to the sky
In the night, the fires are burning bright
The ritual has begun, Satan's work is done
6 6 6, the number of the beast
Sacrifice is going on tonight
This can't go on, I must inform the law
Can this still be real, or just some crazy dream?
But I feel drawn towards the chanting hordes
Seem to mesmerize, can't avoid their eyes
6 6 6, the number of the beast
6 6 6, the one for you and me
I'm coming back, I will return
And I'll possess your body, and I'll make you burn
I have the fire, I have the force
I have the power to make my evil take its course
Facts about The Number Of The Beast
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The Number Of The Beast is written by Stephen Percy Harris.
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It is first released on March 29, 1982 as part of Iron Maiden's album "The Number of the Beast" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Iron Maiden’s 'The Number Of The Beast' takes a closer look at the factor of evil in a person’s life and the horror he fears. The lyric gives a picture of a very disturbing experience where the main character meets the devil and gets a feeling of doom. The recurring phrase 'six six six, the number of the beast' is a symbol for evil’s power and the struggle of man against it which leads to the final fight over one’s soul. The number of the beast lyrics convey hopelessness, inner conflict, religiousness, introspection, and rage among others. On a parallel, the song underscores fear and paranoia, evil and darkness, and sacrifice and ritual as its major themes. The lyrics are rich in imagery depicting the occult, references to the devil, and blood rituals, and are thus, pretty much not suitable for kids. The power and the everlasting presence of these motifs call for a restricted rating.
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The Number Of The Beast falls under the genre Heavy Metal.
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The Number Of The Beast song length is 4 minutes and 51 seconds.
Who wrote The Number Of The Beast lyrics?
The Number Of The Beast is written by Stephen Percy Harris.
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When was The Number Of The Beast released?
It is first released on March 29, 1982 as part of Iron Maiden's album "The Number of the Beast" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Number Of The Beast lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Iron Maiden’s 'The Number Of The Beast' takes a closer look at the factor of evil in a person’s life and the horror he fears. The lyric gives a picture of a very disturbing experience where the main character meets the devil and gets a feeling of doom. The recurring phrase 'six six six, the number of the beast' is a symbol for evil’s power and the struggle of man against it which leads to the final fight over one’s soul. The number of the beast lyrics convey hopelessness, inner conflict, religiousness, introspection, and rage among others. On a parallel, the song underscores fear and paranoia, evil and darkness, and sacrifice and ritual as its major themes. The lyrics are rich in imagery depicting the occult, references to the devil, and blood rituals, and are thus, pretty much not suitable for kids. The power and the everlasting presence of these motifs call for a restricted rating.
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Which genre is The Number Of The Beast?
The Number Of The Beast falls under the genre Heavy Metal.
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How long is the song The Number Of The Beast?
The Number Of The Beast song length is 4 minutes and 51 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Stephen Percy Harris
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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Meaning to "The Number Of The Beast" song lyrics
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Hannah December 2, 2012-20:33
I think this song is about watching a Satanic ritual, told from the Devil's perspective (I'll possess your body and I'll make you burn.)
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I think this song is about watching a Satanic ritual, told from the Devil's perspective (I'll possess your body and I'll make you burn.)
Payton April 15, 2012-16:22
This song is very cool! Iron Maiden uses a lot of very cool words. I think that Iron Maiden is one great band!!!!
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This song is very cool! Iron Maiden uses a lot of very cool words. I think that Iron Maiden is one great band!!!!
LukeC2510 March 23, 2012-2:00
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ok guys, the lyrics may have been wrong before, but now they're fixed. If you have a problem with the lyrics, create an account and change them yourself
a weak minded fool is horrified. he thinks darkness chases his
thots torture him then his madness seems sweet and he plunges into
despair and deprivation..now the evil deeds released by his actions
are the devils . no. all evil comes from within. you believe your god made
everything made the devil if devil is gods creation serves this gods will the devil
blaming Lucifer???? the morning star is a trickster not evil... only evil is human
it is a cop out.....and he is a dabbler...real Satanists hide in plain sight.........