Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden
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I'm waiting in my cold cell when the bell begins to chime Reflecting on my past life and it doesn't have much time Cause at 5 o'clock, they take me to the Gallows Pole The sands of time for me are running low, yeah! When the priest comes to read me the last rites I take a look through the bars at the last sights Of a world that has gone very wrong for me Can it be that there's some sort of error Hard to stop the surmounting terror Is it really the end, not some crazy dream? Somebody please tell me that I'm dreaming It's not easy to stop from screaming The words escape me when I try to speak Tears flow, but why am I crying After all I'm not afraid of dying Don't I believe that there never is an end As the guards march me out to the courtyard Somebody cries from a cell "God be with you" If there's a God then why has he let me go? As I walk all my life drifts before me And though the end is near I'm not sorry Catch my soul, it's willing to fly away Mark my words, believe my soul lives on Don't worry now that I have gone I've gone beyond to seek the truth When you know that your time is close at hand Maybe then you'll begin to understand Life down here is just a strange illusion. Yeah hallowed be thy name Yeah hallowed by thy name Yeah
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Formation History"Hallowed Be Thy Name" is a song by British heavy metal band, Iron Maiden, from their 1982 album, "The Number of the Beast."
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Song InspirationThe song's lyrics were written by the band's bass player and main songwriter, Steve Harris.
- The lyrics tell the story of a man awaiting execution in a prison cell, reflecting on his life and fearing the unknown that is to come.
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Musical CompositionAt 7 minutes and 11 seconds, "Hallowed Be Thy Name" is one of Iron Maiden's longest songs.
- The song is notable for its complex structure, multiple time changes, and distinctive riffs.
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Critical Reception"Hallowed Be Thy Name" is often cited as one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time.
- It is a staple of Iron Maiden's live concerts and has been covered by many artists, including Cradle of Filth, Machine Head, and Dream Theater.
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Legal IssuesIn 2017, Iron Maiden faced a lawsuit over "Hallowed Be Thy Name," accused of stealing lyrics from a song called "Life's Shadow" by Beckett.
- The case was settled out of court and the band credited Beckett’s writers as co-authors of “Hallowed Be Thy Name”.
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Radio and Chart PerformanceEven though it is one of the band's most popular songs, "Hallowed Be Thy Name" was never released as a single.
- However, live versions of the song have been released as singles and have charted in various countries. One example is the live version from the "A Real Live One" album, which reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart in 1993.
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Legacy and InfluenceIn 2012, Metal Hammer magazine ranked "Hallowed Be Thy Name" as the best Iron Maiden song ever.
- The song's introspective lyrics and complex musical structure have made it a touchstone for the progressive metal genre.
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