A project which Joey Bruers (Up the Irons) started at the Dutch fan club convention in 2006. They asked Joey to do a special show; something other than the regular tribute or cover band. With musicians from several bands he performed a set of rearranged acoustic Maiden songs. The reactions from the crowd were overwhelming. Steve Harris attended that convention and gave them two thumbs up.
The idea that became a show then became a project. A project called Maiden uniteD, because we hope to bring all kinds of musicians and fans from all over the world together to celebrate the music that has already united us for over three decades.
“Mind the Acoustic Pieces” is the first release of this project. An all-acoustic reinterpretation of the classic 1983 album 'Piece of Mind' with new arrangements and played by an impressive ensemble (Mike Coolen (Threshold, Headspace), Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation), Marco Kuypers (Cloudmachine), Damian Wilson, Joey Bruers and Anneke van Giersbergen).
Wasted Years
Maiden United Lyrics
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across the seven seas,
I'm travelling on
far and wide,
But now it seems,
I'm just a stranger to myself,
And all the things I sometimes do,
it isn't me but someone else.
I close my eyes,
and think of home,
Another city goes by,
in the night,
Ain't it funny how it is,
you never miss it til it's gone away,
And my heart is lying there
and will be til my dying day.
So understand
Don't waste your time
always searching for those wasted years,
Face up...
make your stand,
And realise you're living in the golden years.
Too much time on my hands,
I got you on my mind,
I can't ease this pain,
so easily,
When you can't find the words to say,
it's hard to make it through another day,
And it makes me wanna cry,
and throw my hands up to the sky.
So understand
Don't waste your time
always searching for those wasted years,
Face up...
make your stand,
And realise you're living in the golden years.
So understand
Don't waste your time
always searching for those wasted years,
Face up...
make your stand,
And realise you're living in the golden years.
So understand
Don't waste your time
always searching for those wasted years,
Face up...
make your stand,
And realise you're living in the golden years.
The lyrics of Maiden United's song Wasted Years are an introspective reflection on the singer's life journey. The verses suggest a feeling of detachment from oneself and one's life's choices, as if he is merely going through the motions. The first verse describes a traveler who has ventured far and wide, but now feels like a stranger to himself. He observes that the things he does are not a true reflection of who he is, implying that he has lost touch with his authentic self. The second verse expresses homesickness and nostalgia for a place that has been left behind. The singer realizes that he took it for granted when he had it, and now he misses it dearly.
The chorus of the song provides a message of hope and encouragement. The lyrics suggest that we should not waste our time dwelling on the past or searching for something that is lost. Instead, we should face up to reality, make our stand, and embrace the present moment. We are living in the golden years, which is an allusion to the present being the best time of our lives, and we should make the most of it. The final verse is a plea for emotional release. The singer can't find the words to express his pain, and it is making him miserable. He wants to be able to cry and express his emotions, but he can't find the strength to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
From the coast of gold across the seven seas, I'm travelling on far and wide
I am on a journey, crossing oceans and lands, in search of something valuable.
But now it seems, I'm just a stranger to myself
I have lost sight of who I am, and feel disconnected from myself.
And all the things I sometimes do, it isn't me but someone else.
My actions don't feel like they come from my true self, but from some other version of me.
I close my eyes, and think of home, Another city goes by, in the night
As I travel, I often reminisce about my home, but the journey continues relentlessly even while I dream.
Ain't it funny how it is, you never miss it til it's gone away
It's ironic how we often take things for granted until they're no longer available.
And my heart is lying there and will be til my dying day.
My heart belongs to the place I call home and it always will, even after death.
Too much time on my hands, I got you on my mind
I have too much idle time, and my thoughts are constantly consumed by you.
I can't ease this pain, so easily
It's difficult to find relief from the pain I'm feeling.
When you can't find the words to say, it's hard to make it through another day
When you're at a loss for words, it's challenging to find the strength to carry on.
And it makes me wanna cry, and throw my hands up to the sky.
The pain I'm feeling is so strong, I feel like giving up and crying out to the universe for help.
So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years, Face up... make your stand, And realize you're living in the golden years.
Don't waste your time dwelling on regrets from the past, embrace the present and make the most of it.
So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years, Face up... make your stand, And realize you're living in the golden years.
Don't let precious time slip away while you focus on the past, take control of your life and live in the moment.
So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years, Face up... make your stand, And realize you're living in the golden years.
Realize that now is the time to shine and be the best version of yourself, living in the present moment as if it were a golden opportunity.
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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