Lyrics of
Fear of The Dark

Fear of the Dark is a song by the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Written by Steve Harris, the bands bassist and primary songwriter, the song deals with the theme of being afraid of the dark and being alone. Its catchy melody and powerful chorus have made it a fan favorite and a highlight of the bands live performances.

I am a man who walks alone,
and when I'm walking a dark road
at night or strolling through the park
When the lights begin 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 a 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 a 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 a 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 a 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 a 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