The Clairvoyant
Iron Maiden
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Feel the sweat break on my brow Is it me or is it shadows that are Dancing on the walls Is this a dream or is it now Is this a vision or normality I see Before my eyes I wonder why I wonder how That it seems the powers getting stronger Every day I feel a strength an inner fire But I'm scared I won't be able to control it anymore There's a time to live and a time to die When it's time to meet the maker There's a time to live but isn't it strange That as soon as you're born you're dying Just by looking through your eyes He could see the future penetrating right In through your mind See the truth and see your lies But for all his power couldn't foresee his own demise There's a time to live and a time to die When it's time to meet the maker There's a time to live but isn't it strange That as soon as you're born you're dying And reborn again?
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band History"The Clairvoyant" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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Album DetailsIt is the third single and the seventh track from their seventh studio album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son," which was released in 1988.
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Chart Performance"The Clairvoyant" made it to number six on the UK Singles Chart and has since been included in the band's greatest hits compilation.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the theme of prophecy. The lyrics discuss the concept of seeing the future but being unable to prevent it.
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InspirationsThe song was inspired by the story of Doris Stokes, a British spiritualist medium, who claimed to see spirits and predict future events. Iron Maiden bassist and songwriter Steve Harris was reflecting on her death when he composed the song.
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Live Performances"The Clairvoyant" is very popular in Iron Maiden's live performances. The song has been played on every tour since it was released.
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Musical StyleThe song features Iron Maiden's trademark galloping bass rhythm, intricate guitar arrangements and operatic vocals. It represents their progressive rock influences.
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Cover ArtThe single cover art is inspired by tarot cards, showing mascot Eddie holding tarot cards and crystal balls, depicting the theme of the song.
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Commercial Success"The Clairvoyant" reached No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the charts for six weeks, making it one of Iron Maiden's most successful songs.
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Unique ReleaseUniquely, the song was released as a single before the release of the album it featured on.
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