Run to the Hills
Iron Maiden
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White man came across the sea He brought us pain and misery He killed our tribes killed our creed He took our game for his own need We fought him hard we fought him well Out on the plains we gave him hell But many came too much for Cree Oh will we ever be set free? Riding through dust clouds and barren wastes Galloping hard on the plains Chasing the redskins back to their holes Fighting them at their own game Murder for freedom the stab in the back Women and children are cowards attack Run to the hills, run for your lives Run to the hills, run for your lives Soldier blue in the barren wastes Hunting and killing their game Raping the women and wasting the men The only good Indians are tame Selling them whiskey and taking their gold Enslaving the young and destroying the old Run to the hills, run for your lives
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Musical Elements"Run to the Hills" is classified as a heavy metal song, known for its galloping triplets bassline, which mimics the sound of horses running, and high-energy guitar riffs.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single on February 12, 1982, and became Iron Maiden's sixth single and the first from their third studio album "The Number of the Beast".
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Chart PerformanceIt is one of Iron Maiden's most successful songs, peaking at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Conceptual BackgroundThe lyrics of "Run to the Hills" narrate the conflicts between European settlers in the Americas and Native American tribes during the age of discovery.
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Lead VocalThis was the band's first single to feature Bruce Dickinson as their lead vocalist, replacing former lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno.
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Iron Maiden's Signature SongOver the years, "Run to the Hills" has become one of the band's signature songs, played frequently at concerts.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in 2002 to promote the band's compilation album "Edward the Great", it reached number nine on the UK Singles Charts.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song, including Sign, Dream Theater, and Battlelore.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Run to the Hills" includes footage from a variety of live performances by the band.
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RecognitionThe song is recognized as one of the best metal songs of all time and was listed as the 27th greatest hard rock song by VH1.
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Philanthropic PurposeThe proceeds of the 2002 re-release were donated to former drummer Clive Burr's MS Trust Fund.
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Maiden's BestAccording to the NME, "Run to the Hills" is one of the 10 best Iron Maiden songs.
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ReactionThis song generated controversy due to its depiction of the conflict between European settlers and indigenous peoples. Some appreciated its critical perspective, while others felt it oversimplified the issue.
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Live versionsThe song "Run to the Hills" has featured in four of Iron Maiden's live albums which include "Live After Death", "Rock in Rio", "Death on the Road" and "Flight 666".
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