Fear Of The Dark

Iron Maiden · En Vivo! [2012]

I am a man who walks alone

And when I'm walking a dark road

At night or strolling through the park

When the light begins to change

I sometimes feel a little strange

A little anxious when it's dark



Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a constant fear that something's always near

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a phobia that someone's always there



Have you run your fingers down the wall

And have you felt your neck skin crawl

When you're searching for the light?

Sometimes when you're scared to take a look

At the corner of the room

You've sensed that something's watching you



Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a constant fear that something's always near

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a phobia that someone's always there



Have you ever been alone at night

Thought you heard footsteps behind

And turned around and no one's there?

And as you quicken up your pace

You find it hard to look again

Because you're sure there's someone there



Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a constant fear that something's always near

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a phobia that someone's always there



Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark



Watching horror films the night before

Debating witches and folklores

The unknown troubles on your mind

Maybe your mind is playing tricks

You sense, and suddenly eyes fix

On dancing shadows from behind



Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a constant fear that something's always near

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a phobia that someone's always there



Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a constant fear that something's always near

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark

I have a phobia that someone's always there



When I'm walking a dark road

I am a man who walks alone

Fear Of The Dark - Iron Maiden

"Fear Of The Dark" is a seminal track by Iron Maiden, originally recorded for their 1982 album *The Number of the Beast*. While this specific recording appears on the 2012 live compilation *En Vivo! [2012]*, the song remains a cornerstone of the band's discography, defining their early heavy metal sound. The piece features the band's signature melodic structure, driven by bassist Steve Harris's distinctive low-end and guitarist Bruce Dickinson's soaring vocals. It serves as a powerful example of the band's ability to blend theatrical storytelling with aggressive riffing, becoming one of their most recognizable anthems. The song's enduring popularity highlights Iron Maiden's status as a pioneering force in the new wave of British heavy metal, influencing countless subsequent acts.