IRON MAIDEN

- Wasted Years Lyrics

From the coast of gold, across the seven seas
I'm travelin' 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 if 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 realize you're living in the golden years

Too much time on my hands, I got you on my mind
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 realize 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 realize you're living in the golden years

So understand don't waste your time
Always searching for those wasted years
Face up, make this stand
And realize you're living in the golden years
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Facts about Wasted Years

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Who wrote Wasted Years lyrics?


Wasted Years is written by Adrian Frederick Smith.
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When was Wasted Years released?


It is first released on June 29, 1986 as part of Iron Maiden's album "Somewhere In Time" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Wasted Years lyrics?


When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Iron Maiden's 'Wasted Years' expresses the feeling of time going by and the idea that one has to drown the past in thoughts or lose chances. It is an urging for one to take the present moment and view it as a phase of life that though difficult, is still worth it and 'golden'. The song mainly speaks of reflection, empowerment, nostalgia, hope, and heartbreak. At the same time it points out the role of nostalgia and reflection, self-discovery and identity and the need to be present. The lyrics do not have any explicit language, adult themes, or bloodshed. The content is appropriate for everyone including children as it deals with the topics of reflection and time passing.
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Which genre is Wasted Years?


Wasted Years falls under the genre Heavy Metal.
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How long is the song Wasted Years?


Wasted Years song length is 5 minutes and 06 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Adrian Frederick Smith
Record Label(s): 2011 Iron Maiden Holdings Ltd under exclusive license in the United States to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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Meaning to "Wasted Years" song lyrics

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Bobby Laetahn March 11, 2012-19:17
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There's a stranger within me, its the one that made me do the things i didint wanna do, those wasted years. i have to find a way to compensate for the loss incurred.
mdmr August 28, 2011-22:32
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i have 2 left home far away ,years a go,and yeah things sometimes do isnt me but some1 else,,life jst unfair,and im still searching 4 those waisted years,,this song inspiring me so bad ,go 4 it irons
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