Discover the story of the song > The Wicker Man – Iron Maiden

The song talks about a person, referred to as "he", who is facing a difficult situation and doesn't know what to do. Despite this, he is urged to enjoy life and make the most of it, because his time will eventually come. The lyrics make reference to a mysterious figure, called the "piper at the gates of dawn", and to a wicker man that seems to be a symbol of impending doom.