IRON MAIDEN REACTION- Revelations

[@martinlehotan8373]

I like how they include the crowd in their shows. They are so good live! I saw them in 2022 and they were incredible!

[@metalmark1214]

If you want to know the real meaning to the song Revelations here it is: The song starts with the Hymnal from "Oh God of Earth and Alter", An excerpt of an English hymnal, written by G. K. Chesterton, written in the 19th century. The next two verses on the Hindu philosophy "Just a babe in a black abyss" alludes to Alister Crowley, the word "babe" corresponds to the human being and the "black abyss" means a hopeless world . "No reason for a place like this" shows the nonsense of man's existence on Earth if hope doesn't exist anymore. Then we come to "the secret of the hanged man" In popular Hindu beliefs the hanged man is a sign of good luck. This is why the song states that he has "a smile on his lips": this is what his secret is. In the third verse, the most important line is: "The venom that tears my spine". In Yoga, there is a snake called Kundalini who is supposed to live at the base of the spinal cord of every person. During orgasm or intense meditation, a spiritual entity is created, the "Samadhi, symbolizing the transcendental union with God. At that point, the Kundalini is set free and crawls up the spine up to the brain where he releases his venom. The union between the venom and the brain substance then promotes a union with God. The next verse, "The Eyes of the Nile are opening" imply then that a whole universe of possibilities is open as soon as the venom makes its way into the individual. Whereas the Bible considers the serpent to be evil incarnate, the Hindu philosophy associates it with creation and ecstasy. The serpent has therefore here a positive and constructive aspect.The Serpent's Kiss has also been the topic of many of Crowley's philosophical discussions. Then, "The Eye of the Sun" is mentioned, as the sun is the symbol ofcreation, representing the masculine side of life. The feminine side appears a bit further in the word "Moonlight", the moon being the symbol of femininity. The complete sentence, "Moonlight catches silver tears I cry", closes the full circle, as silver is the color of the sun. We find therefore here both male and female entities, and they cannot be separated.In fact, this philosophy considers the universe to be a dual, binary world where everything only exists because of its opposite. In other words, there is no Manichean dichotomy like in the christian school of thoughts where Good and Evil are kept apart and Evil should be eliminated. Only the christian system of values is monolithic, whereas all the other great philosophies are based on a duality of notions, like the Ying and the Yang in China, or the Jewish Kaballah. Bruce handles all these concepts efficiently and with caution because of their complexity.

[@Uuusssaaas]

Revelations is my favorite song by Maiden. It really highlights the talent of Bruce in a special way.

[@Jason-rg9pi]

Whenever I'm feeling down, I put on some maiden , makes me feel better.

[@marct9808]

Probably my favorite Maiden song. Love the energy of the live performance. Thanks for reacting!

[@lucasgandelini9834]

Do not EVER close your eyes while watching Maiden live!!! 😂

[@KellysReactions]

When I'm closing my eyes it's me trying to focus and listen on specific parts of the song it's me enjoying them mainly I'm there for the music but I really want to focus on this song 😉😉😉😉

[@metalmark1214]

This would be the best song to play on June 6th, the 80th anniversary of D-Day Iron Maiden - Longest Day (kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2O3fKZ4p6trercsi=fcWcamAZe1vZdO8Z)

[@zippy753]

The song is a mix of the Revelations chapter in the bible and the philosophy of Aleister Crowley, who wrote that life is a struggle with nature and that that struggle makes you stronger. So in the end the strength is in you.

[@danielmalmberg1414]

You should react to SABATON , start with Bismarck

[@nem447]

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[@MsBenlane]

the 80s? try iron maiden wasted years countdown 1986. full on 80s. bare chest, singer tossing mike stand in air, spandex, bullet and studded belts. they were on a tv show.

[@Network23AndMore]

Gasp....

[@MsBenlane]

try the clansman rock in rio 2001. a stupendous show live in hile. the 80s. number of the beast frommthe 80s. yeah spandex, long hair. not as big a show but full energy

[@analogkid4557]

The bible itself says you can worship God without a church.

[@carlospozaplaton3089]

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