The Wicker Man
Iron Maiden/01 Lyrics
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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
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 as you set up off the track
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
The opening lines of Iron Maiden's "Wicker Man" describe an ominous and persistent presence bearing down upon the song's narrator: hand of fate moving and pointing to him. The song then shifts into a series of evocative images - the tongue frozen, the piper calling him from the gates of dawn, and watching the world exploding every single night. The song juxtaposes the image of destruction with one of new life, as the sun births a newborn, and asks the listener to say goodbye to gravity and death, living for every breath.
Line by Line Meaning
Hand of fate is moving and the finger points to you
You are being selected by fate for something important
He knocks you to your feet and so what are you gonna do
You have been taken aback and must decide how to proceed
Your tongue has frozen now you've got something to say
You have been silenced, but have something you wish to express
The piper at the gates of dawn is calling you his way
You are being summoned by the piper to join in a mystical journey
You watch the world exploding every single night
The world is constantly changing and sometimes in a violent way
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light
Life and energy are abundant and ever-changing
Say goodbye to gravity and say goodbye to death
Embrace the limitless opportunities of life and reject the inevitability of death
Hello to eternity and live for every breath
Greetings to the infinite and cherish every moment of life
The ferryman wants his money you ain't going to give it back
Death comes for everyone and cannot be avoided
He can push his own boat as you set up off the track
You are ready to embark on your own journey, leaving behind the demands of the ferryman
Nothing you can contemplate will ever be the same
Every experience changes you and the world around you
Every second is a new spark, sets the universe aflame
Every moment is an opportunity for growth and creation
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
Family ties remain strong through generations
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again
The past is haunting and its influence can still be felt
Your time will come, your time will come
Death is inevitable and will come for everyone
Your time will come, your time will come
Embrace life and make the most of every moment
Your time will come, your time will come
Remember that death is a part of the natural cycle of life
Your time will come, your time will come
Live a full and satisfying life so you have no regrets when your time comes
Your time will come, your time will come
Do not fear death, but instead embrace it as a natural part of existence
Your time will come, your time will come
Make the most of every moment because life is fleeting
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE DICKINSON, ADRIAN SMITH, STEVE HARRIS
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