The prisoner initially confronts his fear and dread at the prospect of his death by hanging, but remembers his beliefs. The title of the song, “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” comes from The Lord’s Prayer (exact text of the prayer varies by denomination).Īs we forgive those who trespass against us The listener is given no context regarding the prisoner’s crime (could he be the narrator from several of the tracks on Killers?), but is instead treated to an introspective look at the meaning of life. This song is the somber reflections of a prisoner on the day his death sentence is to be carried out. Life down here is just a strange illusion
When you know that your time is close at hand Somebody cries from a cell "God be with you" Somebody please tell me that I'm dreamingĭon't I believe that there never is an end?Īs the guards march me out to the courtyard Is it really the end, not some crazy dream? Of a world that has gone very wrong for meĬan it be that there's some sort of error? I take a look through the bars at the last sights When the priest comes to read me the last rites Reflecting on my past life and it doesn't have much timeĬause at 5 o'clock they take me to the Gallows Pole So for the immediate future, don't expect "Hallowed" on tour this summer.I'm waiting in my cold cell, when the bell begins to chime Mr Barton maintains he was the writer of the lyrics of ‘Life’s Shadow’ and recently said: ‘I wrote the lyrics of ‘Life’s Shadow’ and am happy with how Iron Maiden have, and are, dealing with this matter.’Īny evidence presented by Mr McKay will be looked at very closely and a Defence at court will be submitted in due course.” McKay also states that he entered into a publishing agreement with Brian Quinn (aka Ingham) on 29 March 2017, two days before the claim was served. Barton’s songs in approximately 40 years.
Steve Harris was a fan of Beckett and some six lines from ‘Life’s Shadow’ were referenced in Steve’s song, ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name,’ which was recorded by Iron Maiden and appeared on the album ‘The Number of the Beast’ which was released in 1982.Īs far as Steve is concerned, this matter was settled some years ago by agreement with Robert Barton, but there now appears to be a dispute between the two original writers as to their respective shares in ‘Life’s Shadow.’ Further, an individual called Barry McKay in taking this action now claims to publish Robert Barton’s interest in ‘Life’s Shadow,’ despite so far being unable to come up with a publishing agreement and showing little or no evidence in his claim of any interest in Mr. The dispute concerns the song ‘Life’s Shadow,’ a song originally written in the early 1970s, credited to Robert Barton and Brian Ingham, and recorded by the band Beckett.
“Phantom Management are aware of the action brought by Barry McKay (initially by Barry McKay and Brian Quinn) against Steve Harris and Dave Murray. Iron Maiden's management issued the following statement: Barton settled with Maiden bassist Steve Harris over the song rights a few years ago, however Quinn was not compensated, so Quinn's suing both Steve Harris and original songwriter Brian Quinn over the royalties. Metal Insider notes the song was originally written by Brian Quinn in 1969, and later recorded by Bob Barton. Both songs feature music and lyrics from the 1974 album “Life Shadow,” by the band Beckett. In addition to "Hallowed Be Thy Name," the song "The Nomad," from 2000’s Brave New World, is also in the suit. In fact, according to Setlist.fm, while the song is the third most played in Iron Maiden history, the band haven't played it since last August.
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