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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson
Lead Vocals
Steve Harris
Steve Harris
Bass Guitar
Nicko McBrain
Nicko McBrain
Drums
Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
Guitar
Dave Murray
Dave Murray
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson
Songwriter
Steve Harris
Steve Harris
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Stephan "The Vardengrip" Wissnet
Stephan "The Vardengrip" Wissnet
Assistant Engineer
Martin Birch
Martin Birch
Producer
George Marino
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
Bernd Maier
Bernd Maier
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The demon in your mind will rape you in your bed at night
The wisdom of ages, the lies and outrages concealed
[Verse 2]
Time, it waits for no man
My future, it is revealed
Time, it waits for no man
My fate is sealed
[Verse 3]
If I cancel tomorrow, the undead will thank me today
Fly in the face of your prophets, I mock your morality plays
[Verse 4]
The moon is red and bleeding
The sun is burned and black
The book of life is silent
No turning back
[Verse 5]
Only the good die young
All the evil seem to live forever
Only the good die young
All the evil seem to live forever
Only the good die young
Only the good die young
[Verse 6]
Mystery madman, a victim of cruel charade
Some innocent pawn in an endgame, one more stalemate
[Verse 7]
Is death another birthday?
A way to kiss your dreams goodbye?
Do the undead live within us
And look through our eyes?
[Verse 8]
Walking on water, are miracles all you can trust?
Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust?
[Verse 9]
So I think I'll leave you
With your bishops and your guilt
So until the next time
Have a good sin
[Verse 10]
Only the good die young
All the evil seem to live forever
Only the good die young
All the evil seem to live forever
Only the good die young
Only the good die young
[Verse 11]
Seven deadly sins
Seven ways to win
Seven holy paths to hell
Seven downward slopes
Seven bloodied hopes
Seven are your burning fires
Seven, your desires
Written by: Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris

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