Day 3: A Song That Makes Me Happy

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Fear of the Dark by Iron Maiden from Fear of the Dark (1992)


Yes, this song makes me happy :) Odd choice? No, I don't think so. I love the pace and eeriness of the song, and it makes me smile every time I listen to it. This was probably the first metal song that I sang the guitar solo! Hummed, more likely, and it stuck with me through the many years of Iron Maiden and my musical journeys.


I think one of the main reasons this song makes me smile is the energy Dickinson induces during a live performance - you can hear and feel the surging energy and that makes me happy.







Written by Steve Harris


I am the 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 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 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 constant fear that something's always near
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have a phobia that someone's always there


Watching horror films the night before, debating witches and folklore
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 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 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 the man who walks alone

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