Ghost of the Navigator
Iron Maiden * Track #2 On Brave New World
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Ghost of the Navigator by Iron Maiden
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Iron MaidenProduced by
Steve Harris & Kevin ShirleyWrited by
Bruce Dickinson & Janick Gers & Steve HarrisAbout
This song is another maritime epic from Iron Maiden in the same vein as “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”.
The lyrics are a metaphor for life, with the ship sailing west towards the setting sun representing death. The titular “Ghost of the Navigator” could be an allusion to all those who go through lif...
Ghost of the Navigator Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I have sailed to many lands
Now I make my final journey
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
[Hook 1]
Mysteries of time, clouds that hide the sun
But I know, but I know, but I know
[Pre-Chorus]
I see the ghosts of navigators, but they are 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
[Chorus]
Take my heart and set it free
Carried forward by the waves
Nowhere left to run, navigator's son
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Hook 1]
Mysteries of time, clouds that hide the sun
But I know, but I know, but I know
[Pre-Chorus]
I see the ghosts of navigators, but they are 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
[Chorus]
Take my heart and set it free
Carried forward by the waves
Nowhere left to run, navigator's son
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
[Pre-Chorus]
I see the ghosts of navigators, but they are 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
[Chorus]
Take my heart and set it free
Carried forward by the waves
Nowhere left to run, navigator's son
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
Ghost of the Navigator Q&A
Who wrote Ghost of the Navigator's ?
Ghost of the Navigator was written by Bruce Dickinson & Janick Gers & Steve Harris.
Who produced Ghost of the Navigator's ?
Ghost of the Navigator was produced by Steve Harris & Kevin Shirley.
When did Iron Maiden release Ghost of the Navigator?
Iron Maiden released Ghost of the Navigator on Mon May 29 2000.
What did Iron Maiden say about "Ghost of the Navigator"?
I wrote the thing, the verse and the chorus, with Jan and he came up with this riff, and I just got this thing in my head of, like, Vikings!. Like smashing through the seas, big boats and pioneers. Then I thought about navigation. So being a vaguely arty bloke on occasions it struck me as a metaphor...