Twilight Zone

Iron Maiden

About Twilight Zone

"Twilight Zone" was the fourth single by Iron Maiden, released on 2 March 1981 and is the lead single to the 1981 LP Killers. The song did not appear in the original album in February, but was included in the U. S. release in June and the international 1998 remaster. At the time of its release, it was the band's second-most successful single, peaking at No. 31 in the UK Singles Chart. It is the band's first single to feature guitarist Adrian Smith. In the 1990 box set, The First Ten Years, it is on the same CD and 12" vinyl as the previous single, "Women in Uniform".  


Year:
1981
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She lays in bed at night and that is when I make my call.
But when she stares at me, she can't see nothing at all,
Because, you see, I can't take no shape or form.
It's been three long years since I've been gone.

I can't get used to purgatory, you know it really makes me cry.
I'll never know the reason why I had to go.
Oh, oh, I'm crying,
Oh, oh, oh, deep inside of me.
Oh, oh, oh, can't you see me?
Ah can't you see me?

I'm looking forward to her spirit coming over to me.
I feel tempted to bring her over to see just what it's
Like to be hanging on the other side.
I feel so lonely, it's a long time since I died.

I try to show her that she's never gonna be alone,
Because my spirit is imprisoned in the twilight zone.
Oh, oh, I'm crying,
Oh, oh, oh, deep inside of me.
Oh, oh, oh, can't you see me?
Ah can't you see me?

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Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London that was formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter, Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; ten live albums; four EPs; and seven compilations. more »

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Written by: David Michael Murray, Stephen Percy Harris

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Twilight Zone" is a song by Iron Maiden, typically classified under the genre of heavy metal.
Album Details
This song was originally released as a non-album single, but it was later included in some pressings of their second studio album, "Killers," which came out in 1981.
Songwriting Information
"Twilight Zone" was written by Iron Maiden's bassist and primary songwriter, Steve Harris, along with their then-vocalist, Paul Di'Anno.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart after it was released in March 1981.
Music Video
The music video for "Twilight Zone" has historical significance because it was one of the first music videos that Iron Maiden ever made.
Cover Art
The cover art of the "Twilight Zone" single features the band's iconic mascot, Eddie, and it was created by the artist Derek Riggs.
Release Controversy
Although "Twilight Zone" was included on some pressings of the "Killers" album, it was not initially recognized on the track listing due to a printing error. It wasn't until the album's re-release in 1998 that the song was officially included on the album track list.
Band Lineup
The lineup of Iron Maiden at the time was Paul Di'Anno on vocals, Steve Harris on bass, Adrian Smith and Dave Murray on guitars, and Clive Burr on drums.
Format
"Twilight Zone" was one of the last Iron Maiden songs that were released in the 7-inch vinyl record format.
Inspirational Background
The song was reported to be inspired by psychic phenomena, reflecting the band's interest in supernatural themes. Its title is derived from the popular 1960s television series of the same name.

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