Stranger In a Strange Land
Iron Maiden Lyrics
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I was a young man full of hope and dreams
But now it seems to me that all is lost and nothing gained
Sometimes things ain't what they seem
No brave new world
No brave new world
No brave new world
Night and day I scan horizon, sea and sky
My spirit wanders endlessly
Until the day will dawn and friends from home discover why
Hear me calling, rescue me
Set me free
Set me free
Lost in this place
And leave no trace
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped into this prison, yeah
Lost and far from home
One hundred years have gone and many came
They came that way
To find the answer to the mystery
They found his body lying where it fell on that day
Preserved in time for all to see
No brave new world
No brave new world
Lost in this place
And leave no trace
What became of a man that started?
All are gone and their souls departed
Left me here in this place
So all alone
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped inside this prison
Lost and far from home
What became of a man that started?
All are gone and their souls departed
Left me here in this place
So all alone
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped inside this prison
Lost and far from home
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped inside this prison
Lost and far from home
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped inside this prison
Lost and far from home
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
The lyrics to Iron Maiden's "Stranger in a Strange Land" describe the feelings of a young man who left home full of hope and dreams only to find himself lost, trapped, and far from home in a place of ice and snow. He yearns to be rescued and set free, but it seems that all hope is lost. The chorus repeats the words "no brave new world," implying that his dreams of a better life have been shattered.
The verses describe his endless wandering, both physically and spiritually, in search of answers or a way out. The second verse introduces a mystery surrounding a man who had come before him and whose body was found preserved in time. This adds a layer of eeriness and loneliness to the already despairing tone of the song.
Overall, the lyrics reflect the isolation and confusion that can come from being in an unfamiliar and hostile environment. Despite the bleak outlook, the repeated refrain of "set me free" suggests that the singer still holds onto hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Was many years ago that I left home and came this way
I started my journey a long time ago, leaving behind everything I knew and coming far away.
I was a young man full of hope and dreams
At that time, I was a young man full of optimism and ambitions.
But now it seems to me that all is lost and nothing gained
After all these years, it feels like I have lost everything and achieved nothing.
Sometimes things ain't what they seem
Life can be deceiving, and appearances can be misleading.
Night and day I scan horizon, sea and sky
I spend my days and nights searching the vast expanse of the horizon, the sea, and the sky.
My spirit wanders endlessly
My mind and soul wander aimlessly, with no clear direction or purpose.
Until the day will dawn and friends from home discover why
I am waiting for the day when my friends from home will come and understand the reasons behind my journey.
Hear me calling, rescue me
I am asking for help and support to get out of this situation.
Set me free
I want to be free from this feeling of being lost and alone.
Lost in this place
I am completely lost and disoriented in this unknown land.
And leave no trace
I want to disappear without leaving any evidence or memories behind.
Stranger in a strange land
I feel like an outsider in this foreign country or environment.
Land of ice and snow
The place I am in is cold and inhospitable, making it even harder to adjust.
Trapped into this prison, yeah
I feel confined and trapped in this situation, with no way out.
One hundred years have gone and many came
Many people have come and gone in this place over the years before me.
They came that way
They came with the same hopes and dreams as I did.
To find the answer to the mystery
They came searching for answers to an unknown mystery or phenomenon.
They found his body lying where it fell on that day
They discovered the remains of a person who died in this place under mysterious circumstances.
Preserved in time for all to see
The person's body was kept intact and visible as a reminder of the mysteries of this place for future generations.
What became of a man that started?
What was the fate of the person who started a journey like mine in the past?
All are gone and their souls departed
All those who came before me are dead, and their spirits have moved on.
Left me here in this place
I feel abandoned in this unknown land where everything is different and unfamiliar.
So all alone
I am completely alone in this situation, with no one to turn to for help or support.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adrian Frederick Smith
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@marlonpaulamarobarrientos1904
Was many years ago that I left home and came this way
I was a young man, full of hope and dreams
But now it seems to me that all is lost and
nothing gained
Sometimes things ain't what they seem
No brave new world, no brave new world
No brave new world, no brave new world
Night and day I scan horizon, sea and sky
My spirit wanders endlessly
Until the day will dawn and friends from home
discover why
Hear me calling, rescue me
Set me free, set me free
Lost in this place, and leave no trace
[Chorus:]
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped inside this prison
Lost and far from home
One hundred years have gone and men again
they came that way
To find the answer to the mystery
They found his body lying where it fell all that day
Preserved in time for all to see
No brave new world, no brave new world
Lost in this place, and leave no trace
What became of the man that started
All are gone and their souls departed
Left me here in this place
So all alone
[Chorus:]
What became of the man that started
All are gone and their souls departed
Left me here in this place
So all alone
@redrose-gd8fu
Was many years ago that I left home and came this way
I was a young man, full of hopes and dreams
But now it seems to me that all is lost and nothing gained
Sometimes things ain't what they seem
No brave new world, no brave new world
No brave new world, no brave new world
Night and day I scan the horizon, sea and sky
My spirit wanders endlessly
Until the day will dawn and friends from home discover why
Here me calling, rescue me
Set me free, set me free
Lost in this place, and leave no trace
Stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped inside this prison
Lost and far from home
One hundred years have gone and men again they came that way
To find the answer to the mystery
They found his body lying where it fell on that day
Preserved in time for all to see
No brave new world, no brave new world
Lost in this place, to leave no trace
What became of the men that started
All are gone and their souls departed
Left me here in this place
So all alone
Stranger in a stranger in a strange land
Land of ice and snow
Trapped inside this prison
Lost and far from home! ..... "
@mauriziorenaldi1203
Adrians guitars solo....one of the best solo of heavy metal history
@mondochild
The best EVER…..well only at every moment we melody along with it, then when song over, “wow”. Then back to reality. The solo. Wow
@shambles7ful
Agreed. this solo has the late great Gary Moore written all over it.
@the_trooper_72
And yet, he left Maiden because he was scared of being found out as being the weak part of the band,..
@davel7791
@@the_trooper_72 Why? Because he couldn't play as fast as the rest of the guys?
@lawrencezrinzo9226
I always crying, when I lessening to him. So blessing, Adrian.
@rockoutmichigan
My favorite Maiden tune. Maiden was my oldest brother's favorite band, he died of cancer around 3 years ago. I crank songs like this when I miss him.
@javalefralop9241
May he Rest in Peace
@DenesBoldizsar89
+rockoutmichigan My condolences.
@gleetub
So sad...rip.