Iron Maiden - The Alchemist Lyrics






Stranger than the comet as it streaks across the sky
Stranger than the truth I know before my open eyes
I have dealt in mysteries and trickery, of light to entertain
Looked into the abyss, called it by its name

I have plundered time itself, put the world inside it
And the mysteries, day and night, divide it
A plague of wonders, on your knees beside me
Know the secrets, you shall not deride us

My dreams of empire for my frozen queen
Will come to pass
Know me, the Magus
I am Dr. Dee
And this is my house

I am the master of the tides
I shame the mirror in my sight
What random music of the spheres across the years

Know this I will return to this land
Rebuild where the ruins did stand
Chain of the demons set free
Strange alchemy

Gather round the aimless and the feckless and the lame
Hear the master summon up the spirits by their names
I curse you Edward Kelly your betrayal for eternity is damned
Know you speak with demons you cannot command

Even as I looked into the glass then I was blinded
Burning by the Mortlake shore my house my books inside it
You have taken up my wife and lain beside her
Now the black rain on my house, the timbers burning

My dreams of empire for my frozen queen
Will come to pass
Know me, the Magus
I am Dr. Dee
And this was my house

I was the keeper of the books
I had the knowledge of the scrolls
But now through ignorance and fear
I cast a shadow through the years

Know this I will return to this land
Rebuild where the ruins did stand
Chain of the demons set free
Strange alchemy

Know this
I will return to this land
Rebuild where the ruins did stand
Chain of the demons set free
Strange alchemy

Know this
I will return to this land
Rebuild where the ruins did stand
Restore the knowledge memory
Strange alchemy





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  1. D.... I....

    Stranger than the comet as it streaks across the sky
    Stranger than the truth I know before my open eyes
    I have dealt in mysteries and trickery of light to entertain
    Looked into the abyss, called it by its name
    I have plundered time itself, put the world inside it
    I'm the mysteries, day and night, divide it
    A plague of wonders, on your knees beside me
    Know the secrets, you shall not deride us
    My dreams of empire from my frozen queen will come to pass
    Know me, the Magus, I am Dr. Dee and this is my house
    I am the master of the tides, I shame the mirror in my sight
    What random music of the spheres across the years
    Know this, I will return to this land
    Rebuild where the ruins did stand
    Chain up the demons set free
    Strange alchemy
    Gather round the aimless and the feckless and the lame
    Hear the master summon up the spirits by their names
    I curse you Edward Kelley, your betrayal for eternity is damned
    Know you speak with demons, you cannot command
    Even as I looked into the glass then I was blinded
    Burning by the Mortlake shore, my house, my books inside it
    You have taken up my wife and lain beside her
    Now the black rain on my house, the timbers burning
    My dreams of empire from my frozen queen will come to pass
    Know me, the Magus, I am Dr. Dee and this was my house
    I was the keeper of the books, I had the knowledge of the scrolls
    But now through ignorance and fear, I cast a shadow through the years
    Know this, I will return to this land
    Rebuild where the ruins did stand
    Chain up the demons set free
    Strange alchemy
    Know this, I will return to this land
    Rebuild where the ruins did stand
    Chain up the demons set free
    Strange alchemy
    Know this, I will return to this land
    Rebuild where the ruins did stand
    Restore the knowledge memory
    Strange alchemy

  2. r.... ....

    🤘 Up the Irons 2020! 🤘

  3. A.... C....

    ..."Strange Alchemy!"🧪

  4. F.... R....

    Surprised to see so many fans of this song...I would dig t if it was edited...too many verses and chorus...imo would be a classic if it had around 3 minutes

  5. M.... ....

    Criminally underrated song, also they never play this live, sadly...

  6. C.... S....

    Definitely one of their best songs

  7. T.... M....

    There is no coincidence between The Alchemist from the Chemical Wedding and The Final Frontier? ok

  8. F.... G....

    This song is so underrated it's a crime !

  9. B.... M....

    This sounds like Killers and Seventh Son put in a blender and turned on high.

  10. L.... J....

    🇧🇷 música linda 💁🏻‍♀️😊👍🎶

  11. s.... w....

    I´m SO lost for words.....Catchy rythm, bright shining guitars, brilliant guitar harmonies, riffs and solos, dazzling lyrics....this magical punch, excitement and raw edge only Maiden brings......the essence of joy and happiness....

  12. E.... A....

    My favorite album is iron maiden iron maiden and killers and also all of them

  13. s.... w....

    I´m lost for words to describe this .....bright, crispy clear sounding guitars, catchy rythms, dazzling lyrics......There ARE NO words great enough.....

  14. V.... S....

    Final frontier beautiful album

  15. N.... A....

    The universe without iron maiden
    Something is missing
    Guys brave iron maiden
    This could perfect advice

  16. D.... k....

    Good as this is, it just sounds like several other Maiden songs from the last 30 years.

  17. s.... w....

    Another Golden Gem from the Masterpiece album the Final Frontier.......this album is high level in composing by any standard, and the true metal ICONS Iron Maiden ARE supreme in their progressive music....always has been and always will...

  18. s.... w....

    A brilliant Golden Gem, that´s for sure......once again Maiden shows us their supremecy, in every note, every word of the lyrics......listen, just listen......

  19. s.... w....

    Bright shining guitar harmonies, riffs, solos, epic bass-line, thunderous drums.....the Talent, Spirit and Power.....Catchy and downright awesome, thank you Janick...

  20. C.... C....

    What you see, is not real. Those who know will not tell. Brave new world lyrics. This song is epic and shows to those who have gnosis that Bruce has a vast knowledge of the occult world far beyond even your garden variety satanist. Not that Bruce is a satanist or a mason but many of his songs show deep knowledge that most maiden fans shrug off as they are only telling stories. Bruce is a Christian and many songs allude to the power of Satan, but only those who have the knowledge understands this.

  21. s.... w....

    The SOUL of Magical Guitars....The essence of Maiden....

  22. s.... w....

    WOW, just wow.....the excellent guitar harmonies, solos, amazing riffs, thunderous drums, climbing bass line and the dazzling lyrics.....Iron Maiden rises the song to the point of MAGIC and PERFECTION......Downright stunning guys !!

  23. G.... D....

    Screw you aleister crowley

  24. s.... w....

    Iron Maiden the true metal ICONS are the Alchemists of today.....every single song they produce turns to Golden Gems or even masterpieces....theese guys are the best musicians and performers there are, and they are SO in a league of their own !!

  25. P.... R....

    old school Maiden !!!

  26. B.... C....

    Iron maiden are the best .

  27. A.... F....

    Perfect

  28. P.... G....

    Non valete nu kazz d.nund

  29. P.... G....

    Pollice giù da merde umane. Non avete il coraggio manco di commentare, animali da chat. Prrrrrrrrrrrr

  30. N.... A....

    This song in all album correct

  31. D.... S....

    Anyone named me? :v Awesome Maiden song ¡UP THE IRONS!

  32. 8.... R....

    True legends!!!!!!!

  33. M.... ....

    The guitar harmonies really shine bright in this song, great guitar riffs and and some very impressive work by Nicko. Nicko is working his ass off in this song. Excellent song.

  34. R.... L....

    Stickman Football 11

  35. C.... S....

    The most mediocre song of their discography, yet I love it

    C.... S....

    Costantino Schiavone the most mediocre comment on YouTube yet I hate it.

  36. H.... 4....

    that solo! crunchatize me janick!!!

  37. Z.... ....

    This should be a classic track. So underrated.

  38. L.... A....

    My dreams of empire
    for my frozen queen will come to pass!
    Know me, the Magus.
    I am Dr. Dee and this is my house!
    I am the master of the tides.
    I shame the mirror in my sight.
    What random music
    of the spheres across the years...

  39. S.... F....

    Diria que es una gran cancion pero es que cada vez escucho el album entero me gusta mas, no me puedo quitar ninguna cancion de la cabeza. LA DONCELLA NO HACE DISCOS MALOS !!!!! UP THE IROOOONS!!!!! BRUCE ES DIOOOOS!!!

    S.... F....

    Scream For Me Exacto, siempre hay algo bueno en sus discos, y unos temazos ignorados como este

  40. P.... G....

    Esecuzione terrificante, essenza Heavy Metal...

  41. E.... ....

    So this song is about John Dee, an occultist.

    E.... ....

    About Edward Kelly (Talbot) but Dee is in coz he works with him and later was his greatest enemy because Kelly seduced his wife.

  42. H.... ....

    An underrated song

  43. A.... ....

    Equivalent Exchange, bitch!

    A.... ....

    @THE ALCHEMIST Yes! The song kind of fits the 2003 series.

    A.... ....

    to me its maybe their best album

  44. P.... G....

    1969........

  45. P.... G....

    Mostruosi

  46. I.... ....

    Just realized that this song sounds a lot like Man on the Edge. And not surprisingly, both are awesome songs.

  47. [.... X....

    Best Janick Gers solo ever

    [.... X....

    [FaZe] Xx_SaNiC420_xX well then he's an poor guitar player

    [.... X....

    I don't usually like Janick's solos, but my favourite one is Blood Brothers.

    [.... X....

    Yes, it's true !!!!!!!!

    [.... X....

    ONE of them, he´s a phenomenal guitarist, and to be honest I can´t even begin to understand all this animosity towards him....the guy´s an ACE !!

  48. J.... S....

    one of the best Iron Maiden songs.

    J.... S....

    Jl Sallard your right

  49. L.... A....

    The guitar solo is just sick!!!

  50. J.... S....

    1:07 "I shave a melon in my sight!"

    J.... S....

    +James Stokes yeh!

    J.... S....

    MELOONS!!!!

    J.... S....

    I shame the mirror in my sights

    J.... S....

    Okay James as you think

  51. m.... e....

    apla TELEIO..!!

    m.... e....

    συμφωνώ απόλυτα

    m.... e....

    +DKSmusic den xerw giati alla mou dinei tin entipwsi pws den exei kamia gamimeni sxesi me ta alla albums ta opoia eixan kati paromoio...ki omws einai arketa kalo se sxesi me ta proigoumena..bebaia orismena apto album den maresan logw tis sinexous enallagis tou rythmou alla to coming home final frontier kai the alchemist einai arketa kala

    m.... e....

    To coming home k to alchemist einai o logos pou auto to album den einai skoupidi. K to starblind einai psilokalo

    m.... e....

    kai to talisman alla to when the wild wind blows kai to the man who would become a king einai ligo kapws gia emena

  52. d.... f....

    Thanks maiden. This planet would suck without you guys.

    d.... f....

    it does suck.... but Maiden makes life bearable ;) haha

    d.... f....

    +M.A Edge....

    d.... f....

    de fet they make life worth living....the one and only band I just couldn´t live without !!

    d.... f....

    Maiden taking us out of darkness

  53. P.... V....

    The Best Solo of Janick Gers!!!!!! Its Amazing
    Ups The Irons!!!

    P.... V....

    Patricio Viera he´s always incredible, always has and always will be....AND he co-wrote this amazing song, like so many others breathtaking songs...

  54. G.... P....

    Uma música como o velho Iron Maiden.

    G.... P....

    Lembra as musicas do powerslave

  55. S.... O....

    The Alchemist from Bruce Dickinson's solo album is 10000000 better than this boring song.

    S.... O....

    Both are great songs in my opinion. But they're totally different, one is slow, haevy and dark, with a "prog-like" attitude, while this track is faster and more like a simple rocker which works well.

  56. J.... W....

    love this maiden are the metal alchemists \m/

  57. J.... W....

    This is totally a Harry Dresden song.

  58. C.... T....

    Probably my favorite Maiden song and album. This record took a long time to grow on me, but I love it to death.

    C.... T....

    heretic600 yes yes yes. Up the Irons!

    C.... T....

    Chad Thomas Who doesn´t ?? It´s an incredible album, it goes straight into your heart and soul, and stays there....

    C.... T....

    Isn't it that way with all Maiden albums? All really unique. First listen is "WTF?" Then a few more spins, and it's "OMG!"

    C.... T....

    @shovelhead101 to me it was OMG from the first spin....but I´ll never understand why they not play the best tracks live, even if they are touring to promote a certain album.....like this one...

  59. C.... I....

    Really underrated song. Sounds like a classic, amazing guitar riffs, Bruce doing his thing surprisingly well for this albums past songs, and it just has that unique catchy-ness that a ton of classic and some modern maiden songs have, for example, charlotte the harlot. (also check that song out its very good and unappreciated in my opinion)

    C.... I....

    +Andi Rain (Crimson SaVAgE) Sounds nothing like Man on the Edge, a part from the drum beat.

    C.... I....

    Central Intelligence Agency Word.

    C.... I....

    sounds like shit, go swim in jizz

    C.... I....

    Central Intelligence Agency it´s a phenomenal song, not surprising as Janick is the composer, he´s got the incredible gift of catching your attention and heart in a heartbeat and just never let it go !!

    C.... I....

    Isyoumad3268 not surprisingly at all considering both songs shares the composer, Janick Gers ...

  60. T.... C....

    new album this year when Bruce is finished choking the life out of cancer with his bare hands.  

    T.... C....

    Tyler Coulombe that´s the ONE thing he never will be able to do...cancer will come back, maybe not in the same place but it will, let´s hope it takes a long time though....

    T.... C....

    @susanne williamsson Stop that pessimidm. We all know heave can wait, Bruce is not going anywhere

    T.... C....

    @Andràs Földi it is not pessimism in any way, just plain facts of life.I have been around long enough to see the desease in the eyes, have you..

  61. M.... ....

    well there new christmas card is apparently a hint at a new album and them touring for 2015 so that should be good! maiden are the best. 

    M.... ....

    Haha good call

  62. s.... ....

    not the best they ever made but very listenable iron maiden. i liked the cd. i hope they make another one

    s.... ....

    believe it or not the final frontier is in my top3 albums ever made dunno why :) I love it :P

    s.... ....

    @Philip Nashev there is no top3 maiden albums

    s.... ....

    @Ayoub Minen There is a top 1 Maiden album: All of them tied for 1st.
    Or Powerslave, that works too.

    s.... ....

    Ayoub we all have our favourites, it´s down to taste and preferences...don´t you think ??

  63. u.... ....

    The House of Doctor Dee by Peter Ackroyd  is such a cool story... It should be made into a film.

  64. f.... d....

    powerful maiden!!!

  65. �.... �....

    only worthy song on this album

    �.... �....

    @Simone Calloni To each his own I guess. The title track and El Dorado are my favorites on this album, aside from this one and Talisman. 

    �.... �....

    @Jimothy Schmidt​ Of course

    �.... �....

    @ΚΔ ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΥ gia thn hlikia sou, kalh ki h malakia sou

    �.... �....

    You got it backwards. That's the only filler. :)

    �.... �....

    +ΚΔ ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΥ Thumbs Down

  66. O.... v....

    It's time for IM to release a new album....they're still kicking asses like no other band

    O.... v....

    did you predicted "the book of souls"?

    O.... v....

    i know right

  67. M.... ....

    Epic, but for mecthe vocals are a bit 2 quiet

  68. t.... ....

    They are god.

  69. m.... s....

    fantastic
    !!!!!


  70. L.... B....

    fantastica

  71. E.... Z....

    Mis canciones favoritas son, ésta y Coming Home.

  72. C.... S....

    This is probably the best song on the new album. A perfect blend of the old and the new. Definitely Maiden at their finest.

  73. K.... D....

    Bruce Dickinson is a God!

  74. d.... ....

    I'd have to say El Dorado is my favorite. I'd agree with you, but the fact that I need a good 11 minutes to listen to When the Wild Wind Blows makes it difficult to just sit down whenever and listen to it.

  75. p.... ....

    For me the best is "when the wild wind blows"!

  76. W.... G....

    Me encanta la parte del coro es genial

  77. M.... A....

    Iron Maiden playing this in 3 cities in Brazil? Fuck yeah

  78. I.... M....

    They say 2012 is fake, but Obama was elected again, that's what happened.

  79. M.... B....

    Not in the opinion of me and 18 other obviousley.

  80. T.... ....

    "When the Wild Wind Blows" is the best song on the Final Frontier albom.

  81. S.... ....

    Watch the video for The Final Frontier.

  82. F.... V....

    People, this is a butthurt Christian. Please do not feed him or get too close.

  83. P.... S....

    What is it that the alien holds in the right hand?

  84. d.... ....

    Good things, Have you tried the show yet yourself? It is pretty good. And considering it helped me find this awesome music it can't be too bad. Let the Friendship flow through you.

  85. d.... ....

    It is pretty good but definitely not the best I have seen. Either way, you may enjoy it. It is called [PMV] The Achemist. It is by King Madward Hatchet. Still as an intro to iron maiden, it was great. I use to think these guys were straight up satanic when in fact they are really intelligent and are just telling a brilliant story.

  86. d.... ....

    I found a pmv of this song and that is how I started listening. Careful though, it has some minor spoilers of the season finale!

  87. d.... ....

    \m/ if it weren't for the ponies, I never would have listened to this band.

  88. T.... ....

    2012 happened

  89. M.... o....

    great song

  90. A.... V....

    The intro Sounds like - more like is a white spirit riff. White Spirit is a great 1980's NWOBH BAND. Best song cause Janick co wrote this master piece... The solo was similar to Gillan Whats the mater with you solo...

  91. M.... B....

    Hell to the YEAH! (\ I'm not the only one btw, I know about five others who are ;)

  92. G.... T....

    Blind Guardian. - You're welcome. Ps - UP THE IRONS for 2012.

  93. d.... p....

    666 likes

  94. K.... B....

    Brucey is god on this one !

  95. M.... B....

    Best song on the album! \m/

  96. p.... ....

    11 people listen 1direction at the end of The Olympic Games