Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
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"Woe 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 Yeah The 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 some kind of hell Six six six 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 burning bright The ritual has begun Satan's work is done Six six six 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 some crazy dream But I feel drawn towards the chanting hordes They seem to mesmerize me can't avoid their eyes? Six six six the number of the Beast Six six six 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 it's course
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"The Number of the Beast" is a song by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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Album ReleaseIt is the title track of their third studio album, which was released in March 1982.
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Chart PerformanceThe song is one of Iron Maiden's most successful ones. The album itself peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum in the United States.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a nightmare that lead songwriter and bassist, Steve Harris, had after watching the film "Damien: Omen II".
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ControversiesThe song led to controversy in the United States when conservative groups accused the band of promoting satanism because of the song's title and lyrics. Iron Maiden denied these allegations, stating that the song was actually based on a dream and a film.
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Unique IntroductionThe intro features a reading from the Bible's Book of Revelation, narrated by actor Barry Clayton.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song has been covered by several other artists and bands and has been featured in several films, video games and television series, including Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Supernatural.
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Live Performances"The Number of the Beast" is a staple of Iron Maiden's live performances and is often finished with flame thrower effects for dramatic effect.
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RankingIn 2005, "The Number of the Beast" was ranked number six in VH1's "40 Greatest Metal Songs".
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LegacyThe song continues to be acclaimed by fans and critics, and is recognized as a classic heavy metal anthem.
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