Futureal
Iron Maiden Lyrics


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I'm running out of my time
I'm running out of breath
And now it's getting to
I can't sleep at night
In the day, feel like death
I'm getting in far too deep
I feel them closing in
I've got to say that I'm scared
I know they'll win
Even so, I'm prepared

Do you believe what you hear?
Can you believe what you see?
Do you believe what you feel?
Can you believe what is real?
Futureal, what is real?

Whenever anyone seems
To treat me like a freak
It makes me see
I'm the only one who feels
That I know what is real
Sometimes it feels like a game
Of deadly hide and seek
And when you're reading this
Then I'll be gone
Maybe then, you will see

Do you believe what you hear?
Can you believe what you see?
Do you believe what you feel?
Can you believe what is real?
Futureal, what is real?
Futureal

Do you believe what you hear?
Can you believe what you see?
Do you believe what you feel?
Can you believe what is real?
Futureal, what is real?
Futureal, what is real?




Futureal, what is real?
Futureal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Iron Maiden's song Futureal delve into themes of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. The singer expresses his fear of running out of time and breath, feeling like death in the daytime, and getting in too deep. He declares that he is prepared for whatever may come, though he is scared of the unknown. The chorus brings up the question of what is real, questioning the validity of what we hear, see, and feel. The singer admits to feeling like a freak and that he knows what is real, but he also acknowledges that this can feel like a game of deadly hide and seek. He ends the song by repeating the chorus, leaving the listener to ponder the meaning of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm running out of my time
I feel like time is running out for me


I'm running out of breath
I am getting tired and worn out


And now it's getting to
The situation is becoming worse


I can't sleep at night
I am worried and anxious, unable to sleep


In the day, feel like death
My problems are affecting me even during the day


I'm getting in far too deep
I am in a situation that is getting out of hand


I feel them closing in
I feel like my problems are closing in on me


I've got to say that I'm scared
I am afraid of what will happen


I know they'll win
I feel like I am going to lose this battle


Even so, I'm prepared
I am ready to face whatever happens


Do you believe what you hear?
Are you sure what you're hearing is true?


Can you believe what you see?
Do you trust your own eyes and judgment?


Do you believe what you feel?
Are your emotions clouding your judgment?


Can you believe what is real?
Are you able to distinguish between what is real and what is not?


Futureal, what is real?
What is the reality of the future?


Whenever anyone seems
Whenever someone treats me


To treat me like a freak
As if I am strange or different


It makes me see
It makes me realize


I'm the only one who feels
I am the only one who understands my situation


That I know what is real
That I am aware of the reality


Sometimes it feels like a game
At times, it feels like a trivial competition


Of deadly hide and seek
But it is actually dangerous and unpredictable


And when you're reading this
By the time you're reading this


Then I'll be gone
I may have already passed away


Maybe then, you will see
Perhaps then, you will understand


Futureal, what is real?
What is the reality of the future?


Futureal
The future is real


Do you believe what you hear?
Are you sure what you're hearing is true?


Can you believe what you see?
Do you trust your own eyes and judgment?


Do you believe what you feel?
Are your emotions clouding your judgment?


Can you believe what is real?
Are you able to distinguish between what is real and what is not?


Futureal, what is real?
What is the reality of the future?


Futureal, what is real?
What is the reality of the future?


Futureal, what is real?
What is the reality of the future?


Futureal
The future is real




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bayley Cooke, Stephen Percy Harris

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