The Evil That Men Do
Iron Maiden
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Love is a razor and I walked the line on that silver blade Slept in the dust with his daughter, Her eyes red with the slaughter of innocence But I will pray for her, I will call her name out loud I would bleed for her, if I could only see her now Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge Balancing on a ledge, living on a razor's edge Balancing on a ledge, you know, you know The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on Circle of fire my baptism of joy at an end it seems The seventh lamb slain, the book of life opens before me And I will pray for you, someday I may return Don't you cry for me, beyond is where I learn Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge Living on a razor's edge, you know, you know The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge Living on a razor's edge, you know The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on, yeah The evil that men do lives on and on The evil that men do lives on and on The evil, the evil that men do The evil, the evil, the evil that men do
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Written by: Adrian Frederick Smith, Bruce Dickinson, Stephen Percy Harris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Evil That Men Do" belongs to the heavy metal genre which has characterized Iron Maiden's music throughout their career.
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Album OriginThis song is from the band's 7th studio album, "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son", which was released in 1988.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number five in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Iron Maiden's most successful songs.
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Song CompositionIt is written by band members Adrian Smith, Bruce Dickinson, and Steve Harris.
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Legacy and Influence"The Evil That Men Do" continues to be a staple during Iron Maiden's live concerts, showcasing its popularity among fans.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song's lyrics are inspired by Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", particularly from the line spoken by the character Marc Antony: "The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones."
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Single ReleaseAlthough the "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" album was released in 1988, "The Evil That Men Do" was released as a single ahead of the album on 18 March 1988.
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Permanent Live SetThe song is one of only five Iron Maiden songs to have been played on every tour since its release.
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Unique FormatThe phonograph 7" vinyl single edition of "The Evil That Men Do" contains the song "Prowler '88" as its B-side, which is a re-recording of their 1980 single "Prowler".
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Cover VersionsThis iconic Iron Maiden song has been covered by many artists, including the Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica and rapper Ghostface Killah who sampled it in his song "The Hilton."
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