Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Iron Maiden
Performer
Steve Harris
Bass Guitar
Nicko McBrain
Drums
Adrian Smith
Guitar
Dave Murray
Guitar
Bruce Dickinson
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Steve Harris
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Charlie McPherson
Assistant Engineer
Mick McKenna
Assistant Engineer
Martin Birch
Producer
Jim Yukich
Video Director
Nick Basich
Mixing Engineer
Ricky Delena
Engineer
Simon Heyworth
Mastering Engineer
Wally Traugott
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I've been looking so long for you now you won't get away from my grasp
You've been living so long in hiding and hiding behind that false mask
[Verse 2]
You know that I know that you ain't got that long to last
Your looks and your feelings are just the remains of your past
[Verse 3]
You're standing in the wings there, you wait for the curtain to fall
And knowing the terror and holding you have on us all
[Verse 4]
I know that you're gonna scratch me and maim me and maul
And you know I'm helpless from your mesmerising cat call
[Verse 5]
Keep your distance, walk away, don't take his bait
Don't you stray
Don't fade away
Watch your step, he's out to get you, come what may
Don't you stray
From the narrow way
[Verse 6]
I'm running and hiding, in my dreams, you're always there
You're the Phantom of the Opera, you're the Devil, you're just out to scare
[Verse 7]
You damaged my mind and my soul it just floats through the air
You haunt me, you taunt me, you torture me back at your lair
Written by: Steve Harris