Satellite 15... The Final Frontier

Iron Maiden

About Satellite 15... The Final Frontier

"Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" is the first track from British heavy metal band Iron Maiden's album The Final Frontier. A short teaser for the song's music video was released on 9 July 2010 and an announcement of the full video's release was made on 13 July.


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I try to call the Earth's command,
Desperation in my voice.
I'm drifting way off course now
With very little choice.

The loneliness is hard to bear,
I try to calm my fear.
Just hoping, any second now,
Some contact filters through.

Desperate calls
Signal back from Satellite
As my life flashes
Right in front of me.

Try again, must get through.
Hear me now
For I've very little time.
Not much time, hear my call.
Please get through, I am here.

I'm stranded in space,
I'm lost with a trace.
I haven't a chance of getting away.

Too close to the Sun,
I surely will burn
Like Icarus before me,
Or so legend goes.

I think of my life,
Reliving my past.
There's nothing but wait
'Til my time comes.

I've had a good life,
I'd do it again.
Maybe I'll come back
Some time afresh.

For I have lived my life to the full,
I have no regrets.
But I wish I could talk to my family
To tell them one last goodbye.

The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier

If I could survive
To live one more time
I wouldn't be changing
A thing at all.

Done more in my life
Than some do in ten,
I'd go back and do it
All over again.

For I have lived my life to the full,
I have no regrets.
But I wish I could talk to my family
And tell them that one last goodbye.

The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier

There isn't much time,
Must say my last rites.
Nobody is here to
Read them to me.

Must say my goodbyes,
If only a line,
A message to tell them
In case they might find

For I have lived my life to the full,
I have no regrets.
But I wish I could talk to my family
To tell them that one last goodbye.

The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier

The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier
The final frontier

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" is the opening track from the fifteenth album by the iconic British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, titled "The Final Frontier."
Release Date
The album "The Final Frontier" was first released on August 13, 2010.
Unique Song Structure
Unlike most Iron Maiden songs, "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" consists of two distinct halves. The first forms an intro piece which transitions into the second part of the song, lending a unique structure.
First Album Preview Song
It was the first preview from the album, made available on the band's website, YouTube Channel, and played on the radio ahead of the full album's release.
Song Length
It is Iron Maiden's second-longest track to open a studio album, with a running time of 8 minutes and 40 seconds.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the band's drummer, Nicko McBrain, and their lead vocalist, Bruce Dickinson. This is the first Iron Maiden song that McBrain has co-written.
Different Themes
The two halves of the song contain starkly contrasting themes. The first half depicts a grim narrative about an astronaut trapped in an escaping satellite, while the second half transitions into a classic Maiden powerhouse.
Cover Art Reference
"Satellite 15... The Final Frontier" was referenced in the album cover art, reflecting the space travel theme. The band's mascot Eddie is portrayed as an alien-like figure at the helm of a spaceship.
Album's Success
"The Final Frontier" album, which houses "Satellite 15... The Final Frontier," reached number one in 28 countries and received positive reviews from music critics.
Live Performances
Despite the popular reception of the song, it has not become a regular feature in Iron Maiden's live performances, possibly due to its complex structure.

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