Wildest Dreams

Iron Maiden

About Wildest Dreams

"Wildest Dreams" is a song by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released on 1 September 2003 as the lead single from their 13th studio album, Dance of Death (2003). It was written by guitarist Adrian Smith and bassist Steve Harris, and produced by Kevin Shirley and Harris.


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2005
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I'm gonna organise some changes in my life, 
I'm gonna exorcise the demons of my past,
I'm gonna take the car and hit the open road, 
I'm feeling ready to just open up and go

And I just feel like I can be anything, 
that I might ever wish to be,  
and fantasize just what I want to to be, 
make my wildest dreams come true

I'm on my way. 
Out on my own again I'm on my way out on the road again,

When I remember back to how that things used to be, 
and I was stuck inside a shroud of misery I felt I disappeared so deep inside my self 
I couldn't find a way to break away the hell

When I'm feeling down and low, 
I vow I'll never be the same again, 
I just remember what I am, and visualize what I'm gonna be,

I'm on my way. Out on my own again, 
I'm on my way, I'm gonna break away,

I'm gonna break away, I'm out on my own, 
I'm out on my own, gonna break away, breaking away,

I'm on my way, out my own again, 
I'm on my way, out on the road again, I'm on my way, out on my own again, 
I'm on my way, I'm gonna break away,

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Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London that was formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter, Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; ten live albums; four EPs; and seven compilations. more »

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Written by: Adrian Frederick Smith, Stephen Percy Harris

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15 facts about this song

Artist
The song "Wildest Dreams" is made by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
Album Inclusion
"Wildest Dreams" is the first track from their 13th studio album, named "Dance of Death", released in 2003.
Single Release
The song was released as their first single from the "Dance of Death" album on September 1, 2003.
Charts Performance
It reached the No.10 spot on the Official Singles Chart in the United Kingdom, marking a success for the band.
Video Elements
The music video for "Wildest Dreams" features the band's mascot, Eddie, as a monstrous truck demolishing everything in its path.
Song Composition
Iron Maiden's members, guitarist Adrian Smith, and bassist Steve Harris have written the song.
Live Performance
Since the release, the band has frequently performed "Wildest Dreams" at their live concerts.
Song Length
The track duration of "Wildest Dreams" is relatively short for the band's usual style, clocking in at just under four minutes.
Themes and Subject Matter
The song is about living life fully and not letting fear hold one back, with lyrics like “I'm gonna organize some changes in my life.”
Song Review
Critics positively mentioned "Wildest Dreams" for its energetic performance and catchy tune, which harkened back to the band's earlier, more straightforward rock sound.
Single B-Side
The B-sides of the single feature covers of two songs - "Pass the Jam" and "Blood Brothers".
Vinyl Release
The single "Wildest Dreams" was also released on two different 7" vinyl formats (a picture disc and a colored vinyl).
Merchandising
The artwork for "Wildest Dreams" was used extensively in the band's tour merchandising.
Contribution
This song marked a contributing factor to the resurgence of Iron Maiden's popularity in the 2000s.
Backdrop to Live Performances
While performing "Wildest Dreams" live, Iron Maiden uses the same artwork as the single cover as a backdrop on stage.

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