Accident of Birth
Bruce Dickinson
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Journey back to the dark side, back into the womb Back to where the spirits move like vapor from the tomb The center of the cyclone, blowing out the sun Break the shackles of your union to the light I might've had a brother As I was born, they dragged him under To the other side of twilight He's waiting for me now Nativity was lost on me I didn't ask, I couldn't see What created me What and where and how Welcome home - it's been too long, we've missed you Welcome home - we've opened up the gates Welcome home - to your brothers and sisters Welcome home - to an accident of birth Feel our bodies breathing as you try to stop believing There's nothing you can do about your shadows You can fight us, you are like us And your body will betray you Lay down and die like all the others Where are the angels and their wings of freedom? Jesus had his day off when they pulled you through... Welcome home - it's been too long, we've missed you Welcome home - we've opened up the gates Welcome home - to your brothers and sisters Welcome home - to an accident of birth (to an accident of birth) Vision's growing dim as the daylight fades away I'm spinning, twisting, black Well, it's your dying day Welcome home - it's been too long, we've missed you Welcome home - we've opened up the gates Welcome home - to your brothers and sisters Welcome home - to an accident of birth Welcome home - it's been too long, we've missed you Welcome home - we've opened up the gates Welcome home - to your brothers and sisters Welcome home - to an accident of birth
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Written by: BRUCE DICKINSON, ROGER RAMIREZ
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11 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Accident of Birth" is a song by Bruce Dickinson, who is notable as the lead vocalist of the legendary British heavy metal band, Iron Maiden.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Accident of Birth" comes from the solo album of the same name, which was released by Bruce Dickinson in 1997.
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Musical Genre"Accident of Birth" falls under the heavy metal genre, demonstrating Bruce Dickinson's enduring affinity for this style of music even outside of Iron Maiden.
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Album's PopularityThe album "Accident of Birth" marked Bruce Dickinson's return to a traditional hard rock sound after the darker, gothic influence of his previous solo album "Skunkworks". It's often considered one of his best solo works.
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Collaborative ArtistsThe entire album, including the title track "Accident of Birth", was co-written by guitarist and producer Roy Z.
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Artistic Return"Accident of Birth" marks a return to Dickinson's traditional heavy metal roots following his departure from Iron Maiden in 1993 and his subsequent experimentation with a different sound.
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Album ThemeThe song "Accident of Birth", like many other songs on the album, deals with themes of existentialism and personal evolution. It could be seen as Dickinson's comment on his unwilled birth into the world and his subsequent search for a purpose.
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Listeners' FeedbackAlthough not commercially successful compared to his work with Iron Maiden, "Accident of Birth" is highly rated among fans for its well-crafted lyrics and powerful, energetic sound.
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Contemporary RecognitionDespite the lack of mainstream commercial success, the "Accident of Birth" album is often cited as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of the 1990s, signifying the continued influence and relevance of Dickinson in the genre.
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Future CollaborationsSubsequent to the success of "Accident of Birth", Bruce Dickinson continued to work with Roy Z, resulting in several more acclaimed albums, further solidifying their creative partnership.
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Live Performances"Accident of Birth" became a favorite among fans during live performances and continues to be part of the setlist in Bruce Dickinson's solo shows.
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