Moonchild
Iron Maiden * Track #1 On Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
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Moonchild by Iron Maiden
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Performed by
Iron MaidenProduced by
Martin BirchWrited by
Bruce Dickinson & Adrian SmithAbout
“Moonchild” is loosely based on the Aleister Crowley’s novel of the same name. This is track one from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. Released in 1988, it was the first album where the band experimented with new sounds and introduced the use of keyboards.
The lyrics begin the story of the concept alb...
Moonchild Lyrics
[Intro]
Seven deadly sins
Seven ways to win
Seven holy paths to hell
And your trip begins
Seven downward slopes
Seven bloodied hopes
Seven are your burning fires
Seven, your desires...
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 1]
I am he, the bornless one
The fallen angel watching you
Babylon, the scarlet whore
I'll infiltrate your gratitude
Don't you dare to save your son
Kill him now and save the young ones
Be the mother of a birth-strangled babe
Be the devil's own, Lucifer's my name
[Chorus]
Moonchild, hear the mandrake scream
Moonchild, open the seventh seal
[Verse 2]
I count the heads of those unborn
The accursed ones, I'll find them all
And if you die by your own hand
As a suicide, you shall be damned
And if you try to save your soul
I will torment you; you shall not grow old
With every second and passing breath
You'll be so alone; your soul will bleed to death
[Chorus]
Moonchild, hear the mandrake scream
Moonchild, open the seventh seal
Moonchild, you'll be mine soon, child
Moonchild, take my hand tonight
[Bridge]
The twins, they are exhausted
Seven is this night
Gemini is rising
As the red lips kiss to bite
Seven angels, seven demons
Battle for his soul
When Gabriel lies sleeping
This child was born to die
[Instrumental Break]
[Guitar Solo]
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
One more dies, and one more lives
One baby cries, one mother grieves
For all the sins you will commit
You'll beg forgiveness, and none I'll give
A web of fear shall be your coat
To clothe you in the night
A lucky escape for you, young man
But I'll see you damned in endless night
[Chorus]
Moonchild, hear the mandrake scream
Moonchild, open the seventh seal
Moonchild, you'll be mine soon, child
Moonchild, take my hand tonight
[Outro]
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Yah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Moonchild Q&A
Who wrote Moonchild's ?
Moonchild was written by Bruce Dickinson & Adrian Smith.
Who produced Moonchild's ?
Moonchild was produced by Martin Birch.
When did Iron Maiden release Moonchild?
Iron Maiden released Moonchild on Mon Apr 11 1988.
Why the title "Moonchild"?
Moonchild is the title of an Aleister Crowley’s novel. The book shared with the song the theme of the fight between “Good” and “Evil” supernatural forces over an unborn baby destined to have mystical powers.
What did Iron Maiden say about "Moonchild"?
You could pick 5 or 6 songs that could have opened the album. But “Moonchild” was the best choice without doubt. I thought it was perfect as an opener. Adrian came up with the riff and having the little bit tagged on front there set the scene.
—Steve Harris