Revelations

"Revelations" is a song by Iron Maiden, written by lead singer Bruce Dickinson. It is the second track from the 1983 studio album Piece of Mind.

Lyrics
"O God of Earth and Altar, Bow down and hear our cry Our earthly rulers falter, Our people drift and die The walls of gold entomb us, The swords of scorn divide Take not thy thunder from us, But take away our pride" (G.K. Chesterton: English Hymnal)

Just a babe in the black abyss, No reason for a place like this The walls are cold and souls cry out in pain

An easy way for the blind to go, A clever path for the fools who know the Secret of the Hanged Man - The smile on his lips

The light of the Blind - You'll see The venom that tears my spine The Eyes of the Nile are opening - You'll see

She came to me with a serpent's kiss As the Eye of the Sun Rose on her lips Moonlight catches silver tears I cry

So we lay in the black embrace And the Seed is sown in a holy place And I watched and I waited for the dawn

The light of the Blind - You'll see The venom that tears my spine The Eyes of the Nile are opening - You'll see Go

Bind all of us together, Ablaze with Hope and Free No storm or heavy weather, Will rock the boat - you'll see

The time has come to close your eyes And still the wind and rain For the one who will be King Is the Watcher in the Ring

It is you, oh It is you

Length

 * Album version: 6:51
 * 1985 live: 5:59

Personnel

 * Bruce Dickinson - vocals
 * Dave Murray - guitar
 * Adrian Smith - guitar
 * Steve Harris - bass guitar
 * Nicko McBrain - drums