Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter
Iron Maiden
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Honey it's getting close to midnight And all the myths are still in town True love and lipstick on your linen Bite the pillow make no sound If there's some living to be done Before your life becomes your tomb You'd better know that I'm the one So unchain your back door invite me around [Chorus] Bring your daughter, bring your daughter to the slaughter Let her go, let her go, let her go Honey it's getting close to daybreak The sun is creeping in the sky No patent remedies for heartache Just empty words and humble pie So get down on your knees honey Assume an attitude You just pray that I'll be waiting 'Cause you know I'm coming soon So pick up your foolish pride, no going back No where, no way, no place to hide [Chorus]
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Written by: Bruce Dickinson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter" was originally written and performed by Iron Maiden lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson for the soundtrack of the movie 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child' in 1989.
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Band's VersionIron Maiden recorded and released their own version of the song in 1990 for their album 'No Prayer for the Dying,' despite initial resistance from their record label due to the song's title and controversial content.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release as a single in December 1990, "Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter" became the only Iron Maiden song to reach No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, which led to it being the first UK No. 1 single of 1991.
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Banned SongThe BBC Radio refused to play the song due to its violent imagery yet it still reached the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter" contains several clips from 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child,' and also includes graphics from Iron Maiden's live show, such as the band's mascot, Eddie, appearing as a monstrous figure.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics, which depict a series of grotesque, nightmarish images, are believed to be inspired by the violent, surreal imagery typical of the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' film series.
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Awards & Recognition"Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter" was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single at the 1992 Brit Awards.
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Live PerformancesIron Maiden often includes a theatrical performance of "Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter" in their live shows, featuring Dickinson in various costumes and props related to the song's lyrics.
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Controversial ReleaseIts release date was specifically scheduled to compete for the coveted Christmas No.1 in the UK Singles Chart. The move was controversial and drew criticism from those who felt it was inappropriate for a violent and dark song to be in the running for the Christmas number one.
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Album PositionDespite being one of their biggest single hits, 'Bring Your Daughter... To the Slaughter' is the only song on the album ‘No Prayer for the Dying’ that was never performed live by the band after the initial tour promoting the album.
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