Run to the Hills

Iron Maiden

About Run to the Hills

"Run to the Hills" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released as their sixth single and the first from the band's third studio album, The Number of the Beast (1982). It is their first single with Bruce Dickinson as vocalist. Credited solely to the band's bassist, Steve Harris, although significant contributions were made by Dickinson, it remains one of their most popular songs, with VH1 ranking it No. 27 on their list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs and No. 14 on their list of the Greatest Hard Rock Songs. A live version of the song, from Live After Death, was released in 1985 and the original single was reissued in 2002, with all income donated to former drummer Clive Burr's MS Trust Fund. In 1990, as part of The First Ten Years box set, both the original and the 1985 live single were reissued on CD and 12" vinyl, combined with "The Number of the Beast" and "Running Free (live)" respectively. 


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1983
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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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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: Stephen Percy Harris

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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.
Single Release
The 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".
Chart Performance
It is one of Iron Maiden's most successful songs, peaking at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
Conceptual Background
The lyrics of "Run to the Hills" narrate the conflicts between European settlers in the Americas and Native American tribes during the age of discovery.
Lead Vocal
This was the band's first single to feature Bruce Dickinson as their lead vocalist, replacing former lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno.
Iron Maiden's Signature Song
Over the years, "Run to the Hills" has become one of the band's signature songs, played frequently at concerts.
Re-Release
The 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.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song, including Sign, Dream Theater, and Battlelore.
Music Video
The music video of "Run to the Hills" includes footage from a variety of live performances by the band.
Recognition
The 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.
Philanthropic Purpose
The proceeds of the 2002 re-release were donated to former drummer Clive Burr's MS Trust Fund.
Maiden's Best
According to the NME, "Run to the Hills" is one of the 10 best Iron Maiden songs.
Reaction
This 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.
Live versions
The 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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