Ghost Of The Navigator (Live)
Iron Maiden · Rock In Rio [2002]
On the bow i stand, west is where i go
Through the night i plough still my heart calculate and pray
As the compass swings my will is strong
I will not be led astray
Mysteries of time clouds that hide the sun
But I know, I know
I see the ghosts of navigators but they're lost
As they sail into the sunset they'll count the cost
As their skeletons accusing emerge from the sea
The sirens of the rocks, they beckon me
Take my heart and set it free
Carried forward by the waves
Nowhere left to run, Navigator's sun
Chasing rainbows all my days
Where I go I do not know
I only know the place I've been
Dreams they come and go, ever shall be so
Nothing's real until you feel
I steer between the crashing rocks, the sirens call my name
Lash my hands onto the helm, blood surging with the strain
I will not fail now as sunrise comes the darkness left behind
For eternity I follow on there is no other way
Mysteries of time clouds that hide the sun
But I know, I know
Ghost Of The Navigator (Live)
Ghost Of The Navigator (Live) captures Iron Maiden's commanding stage presence during their celebrated 2001 performance at Rock In Rio. This recording, featured on the 2002 live album, showcases the band's signature blend of heavy metal and progressive rock elements that have defined their extensive discography. The track highlights the group's ability to deliver epic, narrative-driven compositions with the intensity and precision expected from a live setting. As part of their broader body of work, this performance underscores the band's enduring influence on the genre and their commitment to theatrical storytelling through music. The energy of the Rio audience complements the song's dramatic atmosphere, making it a standout moment in their live catalogue.