Discover the story of the song > Iron John – Alphaville

The lyrics are about a protagonist who is being held captive, but he wants to escape. The king tells him not to open his cage because it is forbidden, but the protagonist knows where the key is hidden. He wants to make a decision and not be scared of the dark. He longs for a golden ball and believes that if he is sure about it, he will be rewarded. Then the lyrics mention Iron John, who is a powerful figure with a lot of gold. The protagonist wants to take a ride on Iron John's shoulders because he believes that Iron John can help him achieve his goals. The lyrics repeat this idea and emphasize that Iron John has more gold than anyone else in the world. The protagonist also believes that Iron John will be there for him when he calls out for help. The lyrics end by repeating the idea of taking a ride on Iron John's shoulders and how he has more gold than anyone else.