Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden · En Vivo! [2012]
Reflecting on my past life and it doesn't have much time.
'Cause at 5 o'clock they take me to the Gallows pole,
The sands of time for me are running low.
When the priest comes to read me the last rites,
I take a look through the bars at the last sights,
Of a world that has gone very wrong for me.
Can it be that there's some sort of error.
Hard to stop the surmounting terror.
Is it really the end, not some crazy dream.
Somebody please tell me that I'm dreaming,
It's not so easy to stop from screaming,
The words escape me when i try to speak.
Tears fall but why am I crying,
After all I'm not afraid of dying.
Don't I believe that there never is an end.
As the guards march me out to the courtyard,
Somebody cries from a cell God be with you.
If there's a God then why has he let me go?
As I walk my life drifts before me,
Though the end is near I'm not sorry.
Catch my soul, it's willing to fly away.
Mark my words believe my soul lives on.
Don't worry now that I have gone.
I've gone beyond to see the truth.
When you know that your time is close at hand.
Maybe then you'll begin to understand,
Life down here is just a strange illusion
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Iron Maiden's 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' stands as a cornerstone of heavy metal history, originally recorded for the 1980 album *The Number of the Beast*. This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic sensibility and aggressive power, featuring iconic vocals by Bruce Dickinson and the legendary Eddie the Head mascot. While the provided context references a 2012 live performance on *En Vivo! [2012]*, the song's enduring legacy lies in its original studio composition which defined the new wave of British heavy metal. The piece remains a staple of the band's discography, frequently performed live and celebrated for its complex guitar work and anthemic chorus. Its inclusion in various compilations and live sets underscores its status as a definitive work within the genre.

