As pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement, Iron Maiden achieved initial success during the early 1980s. After several lineup changes, the band went on to release a series of UK and US Platinum and Gold albums, including 1980's eponymous debut album, 1981's Killers, 1982's The Number of the Beast, 1983's Piece of Mind, 1984's Powerslave, 1985's live release Live After Death, 1986's Somewhere in Time, 1988's Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, 1990's No Prayer for the Dying and 1992's Fear of the Dark. In 1982, the band released The Number of the Beast – its first album with Bruce Dickinson, who replaced Paul Di'Anno as lead singer – which was a turning point in their career, helping establish them as one of heavy metal's most important artists. The Number of the Beast is among the most popular heavy metal albums of all time, having sold almost 20 million copies worldwide.
Since the return of lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith in 1999, the band has undergone a resurgence in popularity, with a series of new albums and highly successful tours. Released in 2006, A Matter of Life and Death, their 14th studio album, reached top sales in dozens of countries, initiating the series of Iron Maiden's highest-ranked albums. Their 2010 album, The Final Frontier, peaked at No. 1 in 28 countries and received widespread critical acclaim. Their 16th studio album, The Book of Souls, was released on 4 September 2015 to similar success, debuting at No. 1 in the album charts of 24 countries with physical sales and summary in 43 territories with physical and digital sales. Most recently, their 17th studio album, Senjutsu, was released on 3 September 2021 and eventually reached No. 1 in 27 countries.
Iron Maiden have sold over 130 million copies of their albums worldwide, despite minimal radio and mainstream media support. The band's catalogue has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, including albums, singles, compilations and videos. By 2022, their releases have been certified Silver, Gold and Platinum around 600 times worldwide. Iron Maiden have become one of the most influential and revered rock bands of all time, and is credited with influencing countless bands and genres. Critics have stated that the band elevated heavy metal to an art form, proving that academic and musical inspirations can coexist. The band is also hailed as one of the greatest live acts of all time.
The band and its members have received multiple industry awards, including the Grammy Awards and its equivalents in other countries. Other accolades the band has received include Brit Awards, Silver Clef Award, Nordoff-Robbins Award, Ivor Novello Awards, Juno Awards, Guinness Book of World Records, Public Choice International, Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards, ECHO Awards, Top.HR Music Awards, Žebřík Music Awards, honorary doctorates, State Prizes, sales recognition, marketing achievements recognition awards, charity and sport awards among many others. Iron Maiden were inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk, BPI Hall of Fame and Kerrang! Hall of Fame. The band is also a part of permanent exhibitions of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, British Music Experience, Rock in Rio Wall of Fame and Wacken Open Air Hall of Fame. Iron Maiden were honoured by Royal Mail UK with dedicated postal stamps and cards. The band as 'bona fide' rock legends belongs to an elitarian circle of British iconic bands honoured with an unique range of stamps, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen and Iron Maiden as the fifth one.
Iron Maiden's lyrics cover such topics as history, literature, war, mythology, society and religion. Many of their songs are based on history, classic literature and film. As of October 2019, the band have played some 2500 live shows, performing for tens of millions of fans. For over 40 years, the musicians have been supported by their famous mascot, "Eddie", who has appeared on almost all of their album and single covers, videos and merchandise. Originally designed by Derek Riggs, Eddie became the main attraction of Iron Maiden live shows, which feature theatrical elements like coloured backdrops, inflatables, pyrotechnics, elaborate lighting rigs, props and stage sets.
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Studio albums
Iron Maiden (1980)
Killers (1981)
The Number of the Beast (1982)
Piece of Mind (1983)
Powerslave (1984)
Somewhere in Time (1986)
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988)
No Prayer for the Dying (1990)
Fear of the Dark (1992)
The X Factor (1995)
Virtual XI (1998)
Brave New World (2000)
Dance of Death (2003)
A Matter of Life and Death (2006)
The Final Frontier (2010)
The Book of Souls (2015)
Senjutsu (2021)
Another Life
Iron Maiden Lyrics
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Sweet voices come into my head
Oh what it is, I want to know
Please won't you tell me it's got to go
There's a feelin' that's inside me
tellin' me to get away
But I'm so tired of livin'
I might as well end today
As I lay here lyin' on my bed
Sweet voices come into my head
Oh what it is, I want to know
Please won't you tell me it's got to go
There's a feelin' that's inside me
tellin' me to get away
But I'm so tired of livin'
I might as well end today
As I lay here lyin' on my bed
Sweet voices come into my head
Oh what it is, I want to know
Please won't you tell me it's got to go
There's a feelin' that's inside me
tellin' me to get away
But I'm so tired of livin'
I might as well end today
The lyrics of Iron Maiden's "Another Life" express feelings of desperation, confusion, and a desire for escape. The singer is bedridden and plagued by voices in his head. He is overwhelmed by a feeling that tells him to get away from his current situation, but he is too tired to keep living and considers ending it all.
The repetition of the opening lines creates a sense of instability and turmoil. The "sweet" voices in his head might be interpreted as temptations or illusions that lull him into complacency. He desperately wants to know what is causing his distress and begs someone to tell him. The line "Please won't you tell me it's got to go" suggests that he knows that something is wrong, but he is unable to identify it himself.
The final lines, "But I'm so tired of livin' / I might as well end today," are a bleak climax to the song. The singer has been worn down by his struggles and can't find a way out. The resolution he chooses is to end his own life. The song is a poignant reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and seeking help when needed.
Line by Line Meaning
As I lay here lyin' on my bed
The singer is currently lying on their bed, setting the scene for the rest of the song.
Sweet voices come into my head
The singer hears voices in their head, but whether they are literal or figurative is left up to interpretation.
Oh what it is, I want to know
The singer is curious and wants to know what the voices mean or signify.
Please won't you tell me it's got to go
The singer wants the voices to leave or stop.
There's a feelin' that's inside me
The singer acknowledges a feeling within themselves that is not related to the voices they are hearing.
tellin' me to get away
This feeling is urging the singer to leave or distance themselves from something or someone.
But I'm so tired of livin'
The singer is worn out from life and perhaps sees no reason to continue on.
I might as well end today
The singer is considering suicide as a solution to their problems.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
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Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
killer track i bet some people wish for another life, i am happy with the one i have. maiden are just magic and always will be. best metal band ever. \m/
Vaibhav Shah
+Jamie Warrior Warlord McCallum
"Killer" track...I see what you did there albeit unintentionally :3
mickael b.
I'm sure that i'm the only one in that case but this is my favourite IM song !!!
Kasper S.
Not my favorite, but I also really enjoy this song a lot.
Eric Campbell
This has always been my favorite.
It's everything I could want in a metal track.
Zoran Dj
@faeruk me too
faeruk
@Olga shit just saw the notif of your reply on this thread, totally wrong hour now.. but here we go again.. another life it is ..
Olga
You're not the only one, lmao
MeloLand
Wonderful song!
LR HD
nice cover photo, love genesis