This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Eleven saintly shrouded men
Silhouettes stand against the sky
One in front with a cross held high
Come to wash my sins away
Standing alone in the wind and rain
Feeling the fear that is growing
Sensing the change in the tide again
Caught by the storm that is brewing
Feel the anxiety hold off the fear
Some of the doubt in the things you believe
Now that your faith will be put to the test
Nothing to do but await what is coming
Why then is God still protecting me
Even when I don't deserve it
Thought I am blessed with an inner strength
Some they would call it a penance
Why am I meant to face this alone
Asking the question time and again
Praying to God won't keep me alive
Inside my head feel the fear start to rise
They'll be saying their prayers when the moment comes
There'll be penance to pay when it's judgment day
And the guilty'll bleed when the moment comes
They'll be coming to claim
Take your soul away
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
A fire in the sky
The sign of the cross
They'll be coming to bring the eternal flame
They'll be bringing us all immortality
Holding communion so the world be blessed
My creator my God, lay my soul to rest
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
A fire in the sky
The sign of the cross, yeah
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
A fire in the sky
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
The sign of the cross
Lost the love of heaven above
Chose the lust of the earth below
Eleven saintly shrouded men
Came to wash my sins away
Silhouettes stand against the sky
One in front with a cross held high
Come to wash my sins away
Standing alone in the wind and rain
Feeling the fear that is growing
Sensing the change in the tide again
Caught by the storm that is brewing
Feel the anxiety hold off the fear
Some of the doubt in the things you believe
Now that your faith will be put to the test
Nothing to do but await what is coming
Why then is God still protecting me
Even when I don't deserve it
Thought I am blessed with an inner strength
Some they would call it a penance
Why am I meant to face this alone
Asking the question time and again
Praying to God won't keep me alive
Inside my head feel the fear start to rise
They'll be saying their prayers when the moment comes
There'll be penance to pay when it's judgment day
And the guilty'll bleed when the moment comes
They'll be coming to claim
Take your soul away
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
A fire in the sky
The sign of the cross
They'll be coming to bring the eternal flame
They'll be bringing us all immortality
Holding communion so the world be blessed
My creator my God, lay my soul to rest
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
A fire in the sky
The sign of the cross, yeah
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
A fire in the sky
The sign of the cross
The name of the rose
The sign of the cross
Lost the love of heaven above
Chose the lust of the earth below
Eleven saintly shrouded men
Came to wash my sins away
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Mountain Song
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Great version of a great song,
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I don't know how anyone who has read the lyrics above could say that this is Bible bashing, unless they are so poorly educated and thick or so anti-metal that they can't/don't wnat to understand it. Iron Maiden have released a number of tracks with a pro-religious theme/content and have derided the false priests and money grabbing scamartists who use religion to enrich themselves. But because they have also released songs with darker and deeper meanings/tones, they are derided based upon uninformed ignorance. I see a very pro-religious theme and meaning in this song. If anyone wants to look further into some of the bands motivations, put Nicko McBrain into Google & read some of the results - the man is a committed Born-Again Christian. Oh - the song kicks ass too, only with Bruce singing it though, and the last guitar solo on the R in R album is a breath of fresh air....brilliant.
The Number Of The Beast... The track... was inspired by a dream that the bassist, Steve Harris, had a while before he wrote the song... It's not anti-christian and it's not satanic.<br /> <br /> I wouldn't see this song as bible bashing, anti-christian, christian or any thing... I'd see it as GREAT MUSIC<br /> <br /> This song, along with alot, could possible be based on film or poem...<br /> Like The Evil That Men Do<br />
This song doesn't have any religious or anti-religious propaganda. This song depicts us the reflections of a person under great pressure (probably torture) done by christian or sectarian authorities. It can be seen how this person claims for his death instead of begging for being saved; this person has been defeated at such a point that he don't want to live any longer. It's interesting to see how the great strain twists his mind, convincing him that he have something wrong, that his "inner strength" is just the prolongation of a deserved penance and that only death can give him forgiveness.
This song doesn't have any religious or anti-religious propaganda. This song depicts us the reflections of a person under great pressure (probably torture) done by christian or sectarian authorities. It can be seen how this person claims for his death instead of begging for being saved; this person has been defeated at such a point that he don't want to live any longer. It's interesting to see how the great strain twists his mind, convincing him that he have something wrong, that his "inner strength" is just the prolongation of a deserved penance and that only death can give him forgiveness.