The Angel and the Gambler
Iron Maiden
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Roll of the dice Take a spin of the wheel Out of your hands now So how do you feel But you're not gonna win You'd better go back again Do you feel lucky Or do you feel scared Take what luck brings And be Devil may care But you're down on your luck What will the next day bring Adrift on the ocean Afloat in a daydream Or lost in a maze Or blind in the haze So what does it matter So why don't you answer So why did you send An angel to mend Best make decisions Before it's too late Take all your chances Take hold of the reins A roll of the dice Ahead of the game again Nothing to lose But so much to gain A little danger It goes without saying But what do you care You're gonna go in the end Gate open to heaven Is ready and waytnig Or straight down to hell Can go there as well I'll suffer my craving My soul's not worth saving Sowhy don't you go Just leave well alone Don't you think I'm a savior Don't you think I could save you Don't you think I could save your life There's like a hunger That knocks on your door You've had a taste of it Still you want more You've made your mistakes Won't play it the same again You have been warned But still you plunge in You play high stakes But there's nothing to win You've only one life And so many things to learn The Angel on one side The Devil the other Which path do you take Decisions to make Arrive at the crossroads You know where you're going And what if you wait It may be too late
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"The Angel and the Gambler" was performed by "Iron Maiden," a British heavy metal band that, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris.
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Song ReleaseIt was released as the lead single from their 11th studio album, "Virtual XI," on 9 March 1998.
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Professional RankingThe song is often cited as one of Iron Maiden's worst songs, due to its repetitive nature and length.
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Unique VideoThe song's music video is computer generated, featuring 3D representations of the band's mascot Eddie driving a spaceship.
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No Live Performance"The Angel and the Gambler" has never been played live since the band’s 1998 tour.
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Lengthy TrackThe album version of the song is 9 minutes and 52 seconds long, one of the longest Iron Maiden songs.
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Original Band Member's ReturnThe album "Virtual XI" on which the song appears marks the last appearance of vocalist Blaze Bayley, with Bruce Dickinson returning for their next album.
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Lineup ChangesThis song is one of the few Iron Maiden songs written solely by founder member Steve Harris.
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Multiple VersionsIt has three versions - the full-length album version, a shortened single edit version and a video edit version.
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Sing-along and RepetitionThe song is known for its extensive repetition of the phrase "Don't you think I'm a savior / Don't you think I could save you / Don't you think I could save your life", which was subject to ridicule and criticism.
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Chart SuccessDespite the negative reception, "The Angel and the Gambler" reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album SuccessThe album "Virtual XI," despite having a mixed critical reception, peaked at No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold in the UK.
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