The Number Of The Beast (Live)

Iron Maiden · Death On The Road [2005]

"Woe to you, Oh Earth and Sea,

for the Devil sends the beast with wrath,

because he knows the time is short...

Let him who hath understanding reckon

the number of the beast for it is a human number,

it's number is Six hundred and sixty six"



I left alone, my mind was blank.

I needed time to think to get the memories from my mind.



What did I see, can i believe,

That what I saw that night was real

and not just fantasy.

Yeah!!!



Just what I saw, in my old dreams,

Were they reflections of my warped mind

staring back at me.



'Cause in my dreams, it's always there,

The evil face that twists my mind and brings

me to despair.



The night was black, was no use holding back,

'Cause I just had to see, was someone

watching me.

In the mist, dark figures move and twist,

Was all this for real, or just some kind of hell.

666 the number of the beast.

Hell and fire was spawned to be released.



Torches blazed and sacred chants were praised,

As they start to cry, hands held to the sky.

In the night, the fires burning bright,

The ritual has begun, Satan's work is done.

666 the number of the beast.

Sacrifice is going on tonight.



This can't go on, I must inform the law.

Can this still be real or just some crazy dream.

But I feel drawn towards the chanting hordes,

They seem to mesmerize...can't avoid their eyes,

666 the number of the beast.

666 the one for you and me.



I'm coming back, I will return,

And I'll possess your body and I'll make you burn.

I have the fire, I have the force.

I have the power to make my evil take it's course.

The Number Of The Beast (Live)

Iron Maiden's 'The Number Of The Beast' stands as a cornerstone of heavy metal history, originally released on the 1981 album *The Number of the Beast*. This live rendition, captured on the 2005 compilation *Death On The Road*, showcases the band's signature blend of melodic riffing and theatrical performance. The track exemplifies the power metal genre's evolution during the mid-1980s, featuring the iconic vocal delivery of Bruce Dickinson and the driving guitar work of Adrian Smith. Recorded with the full ensemble, the version highlights the band's dynamic energy and stage presence, cementing the song's status as an anthem for fans worldwide. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's significant influence on the development of modern heavy metal music.