[“The Fallen Angel”] is all about good versus evil. To me the whole song is musically influenced by Thin Lizzy. It has that Celtic vibe to it at the beginning that is very “Lizzy”. I think the song is very, well not commercial, but the chorus hook is very catchy.
—Steve Harris
[Verse 1]
Azazel is beside you, and he's playing a game
Demons are inside you, and they're making their play
Watching and they're hiding as they wait for the time
For a devil to get ready and take over your mind
[Pre-Chorus]
You and only God would know
What could be done
You and only God will know
I am the only one
You and only God would know
What could be done
You and only God will know
I am the chosen one
[Chorus]
Could it be it's the end of our world?
All the things that we cherish and love
Nothing left but to face this all on my own
'Cause I am the chosen one
Could it be it's the end of the world?
All the things that we cherish and love
Nothing left but to face this all on my own
'Cause I am the chosen one
[Verse 2]
Beaten, fallen angel, but I've risen again
And the power is inside me, I've decided to pray
As I wait for Armageddon, and it's coming my way
It's an honour to be chosen, and I wait for the day
[Pre-Chorus]
You and only God would know
What could be done
You and only God will know
I am the only one
You and only God would know
What could be done
You and only God will know
I am the chosen one
[Chorus]
Could it be it's the end of my world?
All the things that we cherish and love
Nothing left but to face this all on my own
'Cause I am the chosen one
Could it be it's the end of our world?
All the things that we cherish and love
Nothing left but to face this all on my own
'Cause I am the chosen one
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Could it be it's the end of our world?
All the things that we cherish and love
Nothing left but to face this all on my own
'Cause I am the chosen one
Could it be it's the end of the world?
All the things that we cherish and love
Nothing left but to face this all on my own
'Cause I am the chosen one
Yeah
The Fallen Angel was written by Steve Harris & Adrian Smith.
The Fallen Angel was produced by Steve Harris & Kevin Shirley.
Iron Maiden released The Fallen Angel on Mon May 29 2000.