Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden
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A light in the black Or just a fear of the dark I am a man who walks alone When I'm walking a dark road At night or strolling through the park When the light begins to fade I sometimes feel a little strange A little anxious when it's dark Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have a constant fear that something's always near Fear of the dark, you, fear of the dark I have a phobia that someone's always there Have you run your fingers down the wall And have you felt your neck skin crawl When you're searching for the light? Sometimes when you're scared to take a look At the corner of the room You've sensed that something's watching you Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have constant fear that something's always near Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have a phobia that someone's always there Have you ever been alone at night Thought you heard footsteps behind And turned around and no one's there? And as you quicken up your pace You find it hard to look again Because you're sure there's someone there Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have constant fear that something's always near Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have a phobia that someone's always there Fear of the dark, fear of the dark Fear of the dark, fear of the dark Fear of the dark, fear of the dark Fear of the dark, fear of the dark Watching horror films the night before Debating witches and folklore The unknown troubles on your mind And though your mind is playing tricks You sense and suddenly eyes fix On dancing shadows from behind Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have a constant fear that something's always near Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have a phobia that someone's always there Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have a constant fear that something's always near Fear of the dark, fear of the dark I have a phobia that someone's always there When I'm walking a dark road I am a man who walks alone
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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6 facts about this song
Iron Maiden's Version1. **Band Origin:** Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band formed in London in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris.
2. **Album Inclusion:** "Fear of the Dark" is the title track of Iron Maiden's ninth studio album.
3. **Song Legacy:** It is considered one of the band's most popular songs, regularly being performed live and being included on several of their subsequent concert albums.
4. **Songwriter:** Iron Maiden's bassist Steve Harris wrote the song.
5. **Release Date:** The song was released on 11 May 1992.
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Graveworm's Version6. **Band Origin:** Graveworm is an Italian gothic-symphonic black metal band from Brunico, formed in 1992.
7. **Cover Song:** Graveworm's version of "Fear of the Dark" is a cover from their album "As the Angels Reach the Beauty".
8. **Release Date:** The cover was released on 26 September 1999.
9. **Genre:** Graveworm's version of the song has a dark, gothic undertone, which is a stark contrast to Iron Maiden's original heavy metal style.
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Van Canto's Version10. **Band Origin:** Van Canto is a German acapella metal band, founded in 2006 and composed of six members.
11. **Cover Song:** Van Canto's version of "Fear of the Dark" is the 11th track from their album "Break the Silence".
12. **Unique Style:** Unlike most covers, Van Canto's version doesn't use any traditional instruments, only voices, and a drum set, this style is known as a cappella rock or "rakkakappella".
13. **Release Date:** The Van Canto cover version of the song was first released on 9 September 2011.
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Shared Facts14. **Shared Theme:** All versions of "Fear of the Dark" share the same theme of fear and paranoia, with lyrics referencing nightmares and the fear of the unknown.
15. **Cultural Impact:** The song has since amassed a cult following and has been covered by numerous other bands, showcasing its cultural impact across the world and spanning multiple genres of music.
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Iron Maiden and Van Canto Version Comparison16. **Contrasting Styles:** Compared to Iron Maiden's powerful heavy metal sound, Van Canto's version is more gentle and harmonized, demonstrating the band's unique style.
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Iron Maiden and Graveworm Version Comparison17. **Contrasting Genres:** While Iron Maiden's original paints a vivid mental picture with its driving melodies and kinetic energy, Graveworm introduces a gothic-symphonic black metal twist to the same track.
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