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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bruce Dickinson
Lead Vocals
Janick Gers
Guitar
Steve Harris
Bass
Nicko McBrain
Drums
Adrian Smith
Guitar
Dave Murray
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bruce Dickinson
Songwriter
Janick Gers
Songwriter
Steve Harris
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Harris
Co-Producer
Kevin Shirley
Producer
Denis Caribaux
Assistant Engineer
George Marion
Mastering Engineer
Nicolas Meyer
Assistant Engineer
Rory Romano (Asst.)
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I have sailed to many lands, now I make my final journey
On the bow I stand, west is where I go
Through the night I plough, still my heart, calculate and pray
As the compass swings, my will is strong, I will not be led astray
Mysteries of time
Clouds that hide the sun
But I know, but I know, but I know
[Verse 2]
I see the ghosts of navigators but they are lost
As they sail into the sunset they'll count the cost
As their skeletons accusing emerge from the sea
The sirens of the rocks, they beckon me
[Verse 3]
Take my heart and set it free
Carried forward by the waves
Nowhere left to run, Navigator's son
Chasing rainbows all my days
Where I go I do not know
I only know the place I've been
Dreams they come and go, ever shall be so
Nothing's real until you feel
[Verse 4]
I steer between the crashing rocks, the sirens call my name
Lash my hands onto the helm, blood surging with the strain
I will not fail now as sunrise comes, the darkness left behind
For eternity I follow on, there is no other way
The mysteries of time
Clouds that hide the sun
And I know, I know
[Verse 5]
I see the ghosts of navigators but they are lost
As they sail into the sunset they'll count the cost
As their skeletons accusing emerge from the sea
The sirens of the rocks, they beckon me
[Verse 6]
Take my heart and set it free
Carried forward by the waves
Nowhere left to run, Navigator's son
Chasing rainbows all my days
Where I go I do not know
I only know the place I've been
Dreams they come and go, ever shall be so
Nothing's real until you feel
[Verse 7]
I see the ghosts of navigators but they are lost
As they sail into the sunset they'll count the cost
As their skeletons accusing emerge from the sea
The sirens of the rocks, they beckon me
[Verse 8]
Take my heart and set it free
Carried forward by the waves
Nowhere left to run, Navigator's son
Chasing rainbows all my days
Where I go I do not know
I only know the place I've been
Dreams they come and go, ever shall be so
Nothing's real until you feel
Written by: Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris