Phantom of the Opera
Phantomime
2023
Duration: 7:10
Track number: 4
Times played live: 0
Writers
Lyrics by: Steve Harris
Music by: Steve Harris
Theme
Iron Maiden's 1980 progressive metal epic, inspired by Gaston Leroux's classic novel, explores the destructive nature of obsession through the Phantom's yearning for Christine. At over seven minutes, the song captures the tragedy of a love that cannot be fulfilled and the dark consequences of an all-consuming passion. Ghost's version honors this gothic tale of longing and damnation.
Lyrics
I've been looking so long for you
Now you won't get away from my grasp
I've lived so long in hiding
In hiding behind that false mask
And I know that you know
That I ain't got long now to last
My looks and my feelings
Are just the remains of my past
I'm standing in the wings there
I wait for the curtain to fall
In knowing the terror and holding
I have on you all
Yeah, you know that I'm going to scratch you
And maim you and maul
And you know you're helpless
From my mesmerizing catcall
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
You're running and hiding
In dreams, I'm always there
I'm the phantom of the opera
I'm the devil, I'm just out to scare
I damaged your mind and your soul
It just floats through the air
I haunt you, I taunt you
I torture you back at my lair
Musicians
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