Evening Star

Judas Priest

I traveled to a distant shore
I felt I had to go
An inner voice had called me there
But why I did not know
I saw the evening star rise up
Shining out to sea
And now I understand at last what it means
What it all means

Evening star I can see the light
Evening star guiding me so bright

I used to tempt fate
I couldn't see straight
I faltered through my younger days
Never knowing where I was going
Then something helped me penetrate the haze

Evening star I can see the light
Evening star guiding me so bright

Now I am stronger
The haze no longer
Ruins my future destiny
Such inspirations and new sensations
Pull up these string ties chasing me

Evening star I can see the light
Evening star guiding me so bright

I'm home once more, much better for
The things that I have found
Much wiser now, so simple how
Each time I turn around
I see the evening star rise up
Shining out on me
And now I understand at last what it means
What it all means

Evening star I can see the light
Evening star guiding me so bright


Lyrics submitted by Idan

Evening Star Lyrics as written by Rob Halford Glenn Raymond Tipton

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING

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    General Comment
    He has found God. That pretty much sums it up I think.
    hellfirecanon January 03, 2005   Link
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    General Comment
    This song took me awhile, but really like it now. It just kinda clicked all of a sudden for me.
    samwaltonon March 30, 2007   Link
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    General Comment
    I seriously doubt that hellfire, being as it's judas priest.
    Chard121on August 15, 2007   Link
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    General Comment
    Well as hellfire pointed out, the obvious interpretation is with evening star being Jesus. In Revelation 22:16 he calls himself the "morning star" or Venus, which is just as commonly known as the Evening Star. Perhaps there is a better explanation, but I cannot see it.
    Isenon October 06, 2007   Link
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    General Comment
    I think it's not about the realization of God, but rather that everything's gonna be fine. It ain't over ' til you die. I love this song, it has always been one of my favourite Priest songs.
    havana4saleon December 15, 2007   Link
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    General Comment
    It is about the Three Magi being guided by the Evening Star to baby Jesus. Why they did this song I have no idea.
    Black_Sabathon January 11, 2009   Link
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    Close... LUCIFER is a Latin name which means "Light-Bringer." It is also the name of Venus, the Morning and Evening Star. aionicstar.com
    internalnoiseon December 19, 2011   Link
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    This "something" at the end of second verse is the key. It could be anything, only they know. I only hope it's not just god.
    Picocoon July 10, 2018   Link

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