The Wicker Man (Live At Estadio Nacional, Santiago) Lyrics
Iron Maiden
Lyrics
Hand of fate is moving
And the finger points to you
He knocks you to your feet
And so what are you gonna do
Your tongue has frozen now
You've got something to say
The piper at the gates of dawn
Is calling you his way
You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light
Say goodbye to gravity and say goodbye to death
Hello to eternity and live for every breath
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
The ferryman wants his money
You ain't going to give it back
He can push his own boat
Nothing you can contemplate
Will ever be the same
Every second is a new spark
Sets the universe aflame
You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the wicker man is rising up again
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Your time will come
Song & Lyrics Facts
Iron Maiden's live version of "The Wicker Man" was released on June 6, 2003 as part of their album Dance of Death. Written by Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson, the song is a staple of Iron Maiden's live performances.
The track features an intense performance from the band, with Dave Murray and Janick Gers providing blistering guitar solos, backed up by Nicko McBrain's thunderous drumming. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been chosen to be sacrificed in a pagan ritual, and his desperate attempt to escape his fate. The powerful chorus chants of "burn the wicker man!" capture the intensity of the situation perfectly.