Como Estais Amigos
Iron Maiden Lyrics

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Como esta, amigo?
For the death of those we don't know
Shall we kneel and say a prayer?
They will never know we care

Shall we keep the fires burning?
Shall we keep the flames alight?
Should we try to remember

What is wrong and what is right?

No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears

Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh

And if we do forget them
And the sacrifice they made
Will the wickedness and sadness
Come to visit us again?

Shall we dance the dance in sunlight?
Shall we drink the wine of peace?
Shall our tears be of joy?
Shall we keep at bay the beast?

No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears

Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh

Inside the scream is silent
Inside it must remain
No victory and no vanquished
Only horror, only pain

No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears

No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears

Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh

Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Como Estais Amigos" by Iron Maiden is a melancholic and reflective song about the aftermath of war and the loss of soldiers. The opening lyrics, "Como esta, amigo? For the death of those we don't know, shall we kneel and say a prayer? They will never know we care," express the idea that many soldiers are lost during wartime, and often their sacrifice goes unnoticed or unacknowledged. The singer questions whether it's worth acknowledging and honoring their sacrifice, even though they will never know.

The chorus of the song, "No more tears, no more tears, if we live for a hundred years, amigos, no more tears," suggests that if we remember and honor those who have sacrificed, we may prevent future wars and future loss of life. The song also explores the idea of moving on from war and finding joy, expressed in lines like, "Shall we dance the dance in sunlight? Shall we drink the wine of peace? Shall our tears be of joy?"

Overall, the song suggests that we must remember and honor those who have sacrificed their lives in wars, and that doing so may lead to a more peaceful future.

Line by Line Meaning

Como esta, amigo?
How are you, my friend?

For the death of those we don't know
We mourn for the loss of strangers

Shall we kneel and say a prayer?
Should we offer a prayer?

They will never know we care
Though they won't know, we still care

Shall we keep the fires burning?
Should we keep the flame of remembrance alive?

Shall we keep the flames alight?
Should we continue to remember the past?

Should we try to remember
Is it right to recall what happened?

What is wrong and what is right?
The difference between what's just and unjust

And if we do forget them
What happens if we forget their sacrifice?

And the sacrifice they made
The noble act of sacrifice they gave

Will the wickedness and sadness
What will be the consequence of forgetting?