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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Janick Gers
Guitar
Steve Harris
Background Vocals
Nicko McBrain
Drums
Adrian Smith
Guitar
Dave Murray
Guitar
Bruce Dickinson
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Janick Gers
Songwriter
Steve Harris
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Harris
Co-Producer
Ade Emsley
Mastering Engineer
Kevin Shirley
Producer
Denis Caribaux
Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Put to the sword by an impish whim
Follow me now to a place we begin
[Verse 2]
Wrought with no anger, wrought with no fear
Devilish children playing here
[Verse 3]
Hidden in silence, below barren waste
Confusion hunger, am I still awake?
[Verse 4]
Have I ever told you about my time machine
Sit you down I'll tell you everywhere I've been
[Verse 5]
I have lived a long life, life extraordinaire
Let me tell you about it, let me take you there
[Verse 6]
Does it really matter, it's all in the mind
Let me tell you about it, listen what you'll find
[Verse 7]
I am not a preacher, I am but a man
You cannot imagine what I've seen and done
[Verse 8]
I have lived a long life, I have seen the world
I could tell you stories, hair will stand on end
[Verse 9]
Stand among the steeples, stand upon the walls
I have seen a god's face, I have no disgrace
[Verse 10]
I have seen the gods cry, howling in the wind
Where do I get started, when can I begin
[Verse 11]
I am not a preacher, I am but a man
You cannot imagine what I've seen and done
[Verse 12]
Sleep with a light that is dark to my eyes
Father and sons give me all of your lies
[Verse 13]
The brutal truth, that is never a lie
Full moon is out, as you look to the sky
[Verse 14]
I am not a preacher, I am but a man
You cannot imagine what I've seen and done
[Verse 15]
Open your heart and I'll open your soul
Even in quieter moments I know
[Verse 16]
I am not a preacher, I am but a man
You cannot imagine what I've seen and done
[Verse 17]
Eerie collection, darkness is there, wedded to danger
Betrothed to despair
Written by: Janick Gers, Steve Harris