Brave New World
♫ Iron Maiden Lyrics
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Lost my love, lost my life, in this garden of fear
I have seen many things, in a lifetime alone
Mother love is no more, bring this savage back home
Wilderness house of pain, makes no sense of it all
Close this mind dull this brain, Messiah before his fall
What you see is not real, those who know will not tell
A brave new world, in a brave new world
A brave new world, in a brave new world
In a brave new world, a brave new world
In a brave new world, a brave new world
Dragon kings dying queens, where is salvation now
Lost my life lost my dreams, rip the bones from my flesh
Silent screams laughing here, dying to tell you the truth
You are planned and you are damned in this brave new world
A brave new world, in a brave new world
A brave new world, in a brave new world
In a brave new world, a brave new world
In a brave new world, a brave new world
A brave new world, in a brave new world
A brave new world, in a brave new world
In a brave new world, a brave new world
In a brave new world, a brave new world
Dying swans twisted wings, bring this savage back home
The lyrics of Iron Maiden's "Brave New World" are fraught with powerful imagery and intense emotion. The song paints a picture of a world that has lost its beauty and innocence, where pain and fear reign supreme. The opening lines describe the "dying swans twisted wings," which suggest the end of grace and beauty. The singer laments the loss of his love and his life in this "garden of fear," where he has seen many things alone. The absence of "Mother love" creates a sense of desolation and despair, and the singer calls for the "savage" to be brought back home.
The second verse continues the theme of despair and confusion, as the singer describes a "wilderness house of pain" where nothing makes sense. The metaphor of the "Messiah before his fall" suggests that even the divine has lost its power and influence. The line "what you see is not real, those who know will not tell" evokes a sense of conspiracy and deceit. The singer suggests that all has been lost, and that people have "sold their souls to this brave new world." The chorus repeats the phrase "a brave new world" four times, creating a sense of hopelessness and resignation.
The third verse introduces the image of "dragon kings" and "dying queens," which suggest the destruction of power and beauty. The singer has lost his life and dreams, and longs to be freed from the pain that surrounds him. The line "silent screams laughing here" creates a sense of absurdity and horror, as if the suffering of others is being celebrated. The singer suggests that people are "planned and damned" in this world, reinforcing the idea that there is no escape. The song ends with a repeat of the opening lines, as the singer calls for the return of the savage.
Line by Line Meaning
Dying swans twisted wings, beauty not needed here
The image of dying swans with twisted wings symbolizes the loss of beauty and grace in a world that values neither. The concept of beauty is not necessary in this harsh reality.
Lost my love, lost my life, in this garden of fear
The singer has lost everything they held dear in life, while being trapped in a place filled with fear that resembles a garden.
I have seen many things, in a lifetime alone
The singer has lived a long life filled with experiences, but they've been forced to do so alone.
Mother love is no more, bring this savage back home
In this harsh world, even the love of a mother is no longer present. The artist longs for a return to a less savage way of life.
Wilderness house of pain, makes no sense of it all
The artist is living in a world that is akin to a painful wilderness, with no logical reason for its existence.
Close this mind dull this brain, Messiah before his fall
The singer suggests dulling one's mind and becoming less intellectual, like a messiah who has yet to fall from grace.
What you see is not real, those who know will not tell
The singer warns that what we perceive as reality is not true. Those who have knowledge or insight will not reveal it to the masses.
All is lost sold your souls to this brave new world
The people have given up everything, even their souls, to live in this new world.
Dragon kings dying queens, where is salvation now
The artist mentions powerful figures like dragon kings and dying queens to question where hope for salvation lies in a world that seems beyond redemption.
Lost my life lost my dreams, rip the bones from my flesh
The artist mourns for all that has been lost, even their dreams. The metaphorical ripping of bones from flesh indicates a deep sense of pain and loss.
Silent screams laughing here, dying to tell you the truth
The singer is surrounded by people who are silently screaming, perhaps desperate to reveal the truth about their existence.
You are planned and you are damned in this brave new world
The people living in this world have been both crafted and cursed by its creators.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRUCE DICKINSON, DAVID MICHAEL MURRAY, STEPHEN PERCY HARRIS
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