The Iron Rose
Also known as: Nefilbata
“The Iron Rose” is a song by The Mars Volta from the release Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos Del Vacio (2025). It has been performed live 51 times, all in 2025. Its live debut was at Moda Center, Portland, Oregon, United States. Full lyrics are documented below.
Usually lands early in the set.
Most often follows Mictlán (51×); most often flows into Cue the Sun (51×).
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Lyrics
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want
All these forgeries perched upon my shoulders
Maybe they will go away
These wilds can cross
Holding cables that are frayed
Let ’em hang
Ten thousand phantoms rushed through me
And I know I’ll regret it
If you have watched me mid-eclipse
Then you should know
That it’s not safe inside my mind
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want (I want)
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want (I want)
Maybe I am cold and mirrorless
Maybe I’m caught in the cold
Every time you let me
I can look down the needle’s eye
I never wanted to fail, but I always fail
Ten thousand phantoms underneath
Can you feel my hands? Oh
Watching me close to endless sleep
Then you should know
That it’s not safe inside my mind
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want
Mercy in the crosshairs, let me go
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want
Mercy in the crosshairs, let me go
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want
Mercy in the crosshairs, let me go
You’re the one that I want
The only one that I want
Mercy in the crosshairs, let me go
Maybe I am cold and mirrorless
Maybe I’m caught in the cold
Performance History (51)
| Date | Venue | Came after | Went into |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | Soma · San Diego, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Riverside Municipal Auditorium · Riverside, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Pasadena Civic Auditorium · Pasadena, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Fox Theater · Oakland, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Channel 24 · Sacramento, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Temple Theater · Tacoma, Washington, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Revolution Hall · Portland, Oregon, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Knitting Factory · Boise, Idaho, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Mission Ballroom · Denver, Colorado, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 16, 2025 | First Avenue · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 14, 2025 | The Salt Shed · Chicago, Illinois, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Royal Oak Music Theatre · Royal Oak, Michigan, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Megacorp Pavilion · Newport, Kentucky, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 11, 2025 | History · Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Brooklyn Paramount · Brooklyn, New York, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Citizens House Of Blues · Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 7, 2025 | State Theatre · Portland, Maine, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 5, 2025 | The Fillmore Philadelphia · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 4, 2025 | The Ritz · Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Coca-Cola Roxy · Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Jannus Live · St. Petersburg, Florida, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Oct 31, 2025 | The Fillmore Miami Beach · Miami Beach, Florida, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 713 Music Hall · Houston, Texas, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Cain's Ballroom · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Oct 25, 2025 | The Bomb Factory · Dallas, Texas, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Prudential Center · Newark, New Jersey, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Apr 8, 2025 | TD Garden · Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Capital One Arena · Washington DC, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Wells Fargo Center · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Madison Square Garden · New York City, New York, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Little Caesars Arena · Detroit, Michigan, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 31, 2025 | United Center · Chicago, Illinois, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Nationwide Arena · Columbus, Ohio, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Bridgestone Arena · Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Spectrum Center · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Amerant Bank Arena · Sunrise, Florida, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Kia Center · Orlando, Florida, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 18, 2025 | State Farm Arena · Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Toyota Center · Houston, Texas, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 15, 2025 | American Airlines Center · Dallas, Texas, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Frost Bank Center · San Antonio, Texas, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Moody Center · Austin, Texas, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Footprint Center · Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 8, 2025 | MGM Grand Garden Arena · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Kia Forum · Inglewood, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Kia Forum · Inglewood, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Chase Center · San Francisco, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Golden 1 Center · Sacramento, California, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Climate Pledge Arena · Seattle, Washington, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Moda Center · Portland, Oregon, United States | Mictlán | Cue the Sun |
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