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The Man Who Would Be King

Iron Maiden

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The Man Who Would Be King

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As he travels on the beast of BurdenMoving up along the mountain sideAs he gazes looking down the valleyNo regrets but his prideAs he journeys across mountain passesAnd significant sweeps overhandHis reflection of the beauty around himFeeling empty insideHe is running from his wildest thoughtsHe is running from his everythingHe is looking now to find somethingHoping he could be savedHe's searching for the answer nowIs something that he's managed to avoid up 'till nowLooking for the conviction that he cravesHe needs to find the answer sooner or laterPushed himself to the limitsHe had to strife for all the harder things in lifeBut what the cost to give him nowHis life and time is the only things that he hasLife is is not a rehearsal, only has this the oneChance to get it rightLiving really is only way to knowMaybe one day they'll forgive him what he's doneWith all the pain of lying too early in the graveDestiny, no good to hide awayPenance now, we'll be his only wayUnderstand, no good to run awayPenance now, we'll be his saving grace(solo)Just to make his peace with GodAll is forgivable but he's left a little lateTrying something that he's notIs impossible to change such a lotHe's taken someone?s life awayThere's not a day that goes by he regrets what he's doneHe should have found another wayFrom the good book says an eye for an eyeIn reflecting on decisions that were madeOn the judgements that will haunt him still his graveNo-one has the right to take another lifeBut in his mind he had no choice so be itDestiny, no good to hide awayPenance now, we'll be his only wayunderstand, no good to run awayHear us now, we'll be his saving graceDestiny, no good to hide awayPenance now, we'll be his only wayunderstand, no place to run awayHear us now, we'll be his saving graceFar, far awayThe man who would be kingFar, far awayThe man who would be kingCrédito: Hellequin

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