Purgatory
Iron Maiden
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Thinking of an age old dream, places I have never seen, Fantasies lived times before. I split my brain, melt through the floor. Over clouds my mind will fly, forever now I can't think why. My body tries to leave my soul. Or is it me, I just don't know. Memories rising from the past, the future's shadow overcast. Something's clutching at my head, through the darkness I'll be led. Oh another time, another place. Oh another smile on another face. When you see me floating up beside you, You get the feeling that all my love's inside of you. Please take me away, take me away, so far away. Please take me away, take me away, so far away. Please take me away, take me away, so far away. Thinking of an age old dream, places I have never seen, Fantasies lived times before. I split my brain, melt through the floor. Over clouds my mind will fly, forever now I can't think why. My body tries to leave my soul. Or is it me, I just don't know. Memories rising from the past, the future's shadow overcast. Something's clutching at my head, through the darkness I'll be led. Oh another time, another place. Oh another smile on another face. When you see me walking up beside you, You get the feeling that all my love's inside of you. Please take me away, take me away, so far away. Please take me away, take me away, so far away. Please take me away, take me away, so far away.
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
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15 facts about this song
Album Importance"Purgatory" is a song by Iron Maiden from their second studio album, "Killers," released in 1981.
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Role in AlbumIt was the second single from the album, released on 15 June 1981.
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Song CreationThe song was written by the band's bassist and principal songwriter, Steve Harris.
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Lyrics"Purgatory" is considered as a continuation of another Iron Maiden song, "Charlotte the Harlot," and tells the story of a man trapped in Purgatory.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the "Purgatory" single is considered one of the most intricate by Iron Maiden, featuring the band's mascot, Eddie, morphing into a devilish figure.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the song's popularity among fans, "Purgatory" didn't chart as high as other Iron Maiden songs. It reached number 52 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song DurationThe song is one of Iron Maiden's shorter pieces, with a duration of just over 3 minutes.
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Music StyleLike much of Iron Maiden's work, "Purgatory" is categorized as heavy metal, specifically, part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
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Live PerformancesWhile "Purgatory" was frequently included in Iron Maiden's live set lists during the early '80s, it has seldom been performed live since then.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the EMI record label in the United Kingdom and Harvest/Capitol in the United States.
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Record ProducerThe album "Killers" featuring the song "Purgatory" was produced by veteran producer Martin Birch, who worked extensively with the band.
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Re-releases"Purgatory" has been re-released several times, including as part of the band's "Eddie's Archive" box set.
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Band LineupAt the time of "Purgatory" release, Iron Maiden lineup consisted of Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Clive Burr, and Paul Di'Anno.
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Song MeaningThough the song is often seen as related to the afterlife due to its title, the band has never confirmed any specific interpretation for its lyrics.
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Music VideoDespite being a single, "Purgatory" did not get an official music video.
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