Starblind Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Take my eyes, the things I've seen
In this world coming to an end
My reflection fades, I'm weary
Of these earthly bones and skin
You may pass through me and
Leave no trace, I have no mortal face
Solar winds are whispering
You may hear me call

[Verse 2]
We can shed our skins and swim
Into the darkened void beyond
We will dance among the world
That orbit stars that aren't our sun
All the oxygen that trapped us
In a carbon spider's web
Solar winds are whispering
You may hear the sirens of the dead

[Verse 3]
Let the elders to their parley
Meant to satisfy our lust
Leaving Damocles still hanging
Over all their promised trust
Walk away from freedoms
Offered by the jailors in their cage
Step into the light star-tripping
Over mortals in their rage

[Chorus]
Starblind with sun
The stars are one
We are the light that brings
The end of night
Starblind with sun
The stars are one
We are with the Goddess
Of the sun tonight

[Verse 4]
The preacher loses face with Christ
Religion's cruel device is gone
Empty flesh and hallowed bones
Make pacts of love but die alone
The crucible of pain will forge
The blanks of sin, begin again
You are free to choose a life to live
Or one that's left to lose

[Verse 5]
Virgins in the teeth of God
Are meat and drink to feed the damned
You may pass through me and I
Will feel the life that you live less
Step into my light, star-tripping
We will rage against the night
Walk away from comfort offered
By your citizens of death
[Chorus]
Starblind with sun
The stars are one
We are the light that brings
The end of night
Starblind with sun
The stars are one
We are one with the Goddess
Of the sun tonight

[Verse 6]
Take my eyes for what I've seen
I will give my sight to you
You are free to choose
Whatever life to live or life to lose
Whatever god you know
He knows you better than you believe
In your once and future grave
You'll fall endlessly deceived

[Verse 7]
Look into our face reflected
In the moonglow in your eyes
Remember you can choose to look
But not to see and waste your hours
You believe you have the time
But I tell you your time is short
See your past and future all the same
And it cannot be bought
[Chorus]
Starblind with sun
The stars are one
We are the light that brings
The end of night
Starblind with sun
The stars are one
We are one with the Goddess
Of the sun tonight

[Verse 6 - Reprise]
Take my eyes for what I've seen
I will give my sight to you
You are free to choose
Whatever life to live or life to lose
Whatever god you know
He knows you better than you believe
In your once and future grave
You'll fall endlessly deceived

[Verse 4 - Reprise]
The preacher loses face with Christ
Religion's cruel device is gone
Empty flesh and hallowed bones
Make pacts of love but die alone
The crucible of pain will forge
The blanks of sin, begin again
You are free to choose a life to live
Or one that's left to lose

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This song is about breaking religion’s hold over you. Iron Maiden points out the hypocrisies and general problems of all religions in the song. If you are a good person, you don’t need it, and if you aren’t, your God knows it. Going to church every Sunday morning doesn’t make you a better person, but doing good in the world does.

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Recorded At
Compass Point, Nassau, Bahamas / The Cave, Malibu, California
Release Date
August 13, 2010
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