Iron Maiden - Stratego (Official Audio)

Iron Maiden - Stratego - Official Audio

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Lyrics:

How do you read a madman’s mind
Teach me the art of war
For I shall bring more
Than you bargained for

Give me an ultimatum
That I could not dream of
Spills of a crying nation
Upon my soul

For I have not a mortal soul
That you already know
Look at my eyes
There’s no surprise

Ocean is black the devil’s track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It’s hidden but I can’t explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again

I hear you calling my name
Come to claim my life again
Pray for me I’m almost there
The pain almost too much to bear

I try to find my way back home
To feel the same again
The voice of nothing
Listened far too long

Little by little eat away
I think I’ve lost my mind
Too late to change now
What I left behind

Hear me listen my call
I am ready to fall
Lord hear me now – let me go

Ocean is black the devil’s track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It’s hidden but I can’t explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again

Credits: Written by - Harris/Gers

About Iron Maiden:
Iron Maiden are an institution. Over the course of 44 years they have come to embody a spirit of fearless creative independence, ferocious dedication to their fans, and a cheerful indifference to their critics that’s won them a following that spans every culture, generation, and time-zone. A story of gritty determination and courageous defiance of the naysayers, theirs has been an adventure like no other.

The band’s immense discography includes the studio albums ‘The Number Of The Beast’, ‘Piece Of Mind’, ‘Powerslave, ‘Somewhere In Time’, ‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son’, ‘Fear Of The Dark’, ‘The Final Frontier’ and ‘The Book Of Souls’which have spawned many classic hits as ‘The Trooper’, ‘Wasted Years’, ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’, ‘Wasting Love’, ‘Run To The Hills’, ‘Aces High’, ‘Rime Of The Ancient Mariner’ and ‘2 Minutes to Midnight’.

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[peterkostov]

I am a fan of Iron Maiden since 1984. I was 14 years old. Now I am 51 and I love every single song ! I am living in London very close to Cart and horses pub, where Iron Maiden was born. Great band! The best in the world! Up the Irons!

[AZ-sirk]

Iron Maiden is the soul of Heavy Metal, 46 years on the road, years of sacrifice, pain and glory....and they still capture the imagination of millions...Legendary band, eternal, forever Maiden...From Argentina. UP THE IRONS!!!!

[Lucifri]

Are you seriously gonna tell me this is the same Bruce Dickinson who had throat and tongue cancer back in 2014? This is Bruce Dickinson 2.0 WTF! The way he sings in this album is like he is putting all his passion in his voice, all his potential. It's truly amazing and I'm really glad to see him doing so well.

[andresilvaferreira]

LYRICS:

How do you read a madman's mind
Teach me the art of war
For I shall bring more
Than you bargained for
Give me an ultimatum
That I could not dream of
Spills of a crying nation
Upon my soul


For I have not a mortal soul
That you already know
Look at my eyes
There’s no surprise


Ocean is black the devil's track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born
Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It's hidden but I can’t explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again


I hear you calling my name
Come to claim my life again
Pray for me I'm almost there
The pain almost too much to bear


I try to find my way back home
To feel the same again
The voice of nothing
Listened far too long
Little by little eat away
I think I've lost my mind
Too late to change now
What I left behind


Hear me listen my call
I am ready to fall
Lord hear me now
Let me go


Ocean is black the devil's track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born
Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It's hidden but I can't explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again

[KManHU]

My first ever CD owned was Brave New World, a birthday gift from my now passed away father. This song reminds me of the Brave New World era, when Bruce returned, I was 16 and my dad was still alive.

[andrewpowell]

Think about it. One day we’ll all be rocking out to a live Iron Maiden show and they’ll play Iron Maiden while a giant Samurai Eddie watches over us all. 😎

[dimitriskarageorgiou]

Iron Maiden is a great example of a band that keep their identity and signature sound, while they still grow and progress. You can find all these elements that make them recognizable, but still, it's a very unique tune. Thank you guys. UP THE IRONS!

[DJ_Ortiz]

I was 15 (early 2021) when I started getting into iron maiden. now that I'm 17, they're my favorite band now.

[ccharette]

Janick Gers out there, keeping the classic Maiden sound alive with his songs. Love or hate his stage antics, he's paid his dues as a songwriter in the band.

[nicholashoy]

I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas! !. Already two songs from upcoming album. Its an absolute joy. The band just refuse to let up. They are an inspiration. Ive been playing my entire Maiden catalogue in anticipation of the new album. Thankyou Iron Maiden and Eddie for your constant musical happiness. UP THE IRONS! !

[GoldenMetal-kq]

1:24 did anyone else catch that wonderful bite on Bruce's voice at the words 'black' and 'track?' It is amazing!

[vlahoanicic]

After almost 4 hours of repeatedly listening, I'm still very excited and impressed. Never dissapointed, during these 35 years of passionate listening to the best band in the world. Greetings to all Iron Maiden fans all over the world from Croatia. Up The Irons!

[drgntde]

40 years and 16 albums later, this band just cannot stop blowing my mind!! What a fucking song, every maiden ingredient is here! Galloping guitar? Check. Rousing chorus? Check. Amazing lyrics? Check. Tight Nicko and Steve rhythm playing? Check. September 3rd can't get here soon enough!

[RottingChristTributeOriginal]

Lyrics to sing along: 🤘😈
How Do You Read A Madman's Mind
Teach Me The Art Of War
For I Shall Bring More
Than You Bargained For

Give Me An Ultimatum
That I Could Not Dream Of
Spills Of A Crying Nation
Upon My Soul

For I Have Not A Mortal Soul
That You Already Know
Look At My Eyes
There’s No Surprise

Ocean Is Black The Devil's Track
Looking Beyond Beneath The Sea
Eye Of The Storm Is Here Again
Been There Before You Were Ever Born

Beyond The Dark I Feel The Pain
It's Hidden But I Can’t Explain
A Cross To Bear
A Heavy Faith
My Sorrow Whispers
Time Again

I Hear You Calling My Name
Come To Claim My Life Again
Pray For Me I'm Almost There
The Pain Almost Too Much To Bear

I Try To Find My Way Back Home
To Feel The Same Again
The Voice Of Nothing
Listened Far Too Long

Little By Little Eat Away
I Think I've Lost My Mind
Too Late To Change Now
What I Left Behind

Hear Me Listen My Call
I Am Ready To Fall
Lord Hear Me Now – Let Me Go

Ocean Is Black The Devil's Track
Looking Beyond Beneath The Sea
Eye Of The Storm Is Here Again
Been There Before You Were Ever Born

Beyond The Dark I Feel The Pain
It's Hidden But I Can't Explain
A Cross To Bear
A Heavy Faith
My Sorrow Whispers
Time Again

[martinfalk]

Can we all take a minute and praise Nicko for his performance in this song? It may not be the most technically advanced song ever but man... the groove is relentless. Like a guy on Loudwire said: "Restraint is the hallmark of any great drummer".

[sci-fyguy]

-Love this song with the iconic “galloping” drum beat. Iron Maiden has aged like a fine wine.

[majidslyteen]

Is that how Iron Maiden feels after 6 years of waiting??
That's an incredible tone, Maiden truly never disappoints

[SandeepSatishchandra]

This intro is a play on their chorus riff from Powerslave with a Wildest Dreams vibe. The galloping is so Powerslave as well. I’m not complaining. Up the IRONS!!

[humanblacklight]

In rather difficult times, to have some new Iron Maiden that feels... like Iron Maiden, the galloping drums, the epic feel of their power even to this day. I became a fan the second I heard The Trooper when it was new, 52 years old... still listening. Thank you for your art Iron Maiden, you've made up much of the soundtrack of my life.

[marcelzerimar]

The lyrics, the wisdom, the heavy metal, no one shall be compared to thou masters