Wasting Love

Iron Maiden

About Wasting Love

"Wasting Love" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It is the third single from their ninth studio album, Fear of the Dark, released in 1992.


Year:
1993
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Maybe one day I'll be an honest man
Up till now I'm doing the best I can
Long roads, long days, of sunrise, to sunset
Sunrise to sunset

Dream on brothers, while you can
Dream on sister, I hope you find the one
All of our lives, covered up quickly
By the tides of time

Spend your days full of emptiness
Spend your years full of loneliness
Wasting love, in a desperate caress
Rolling shadows of nights

Dream on brothers, while you can
Dream on sisters, I hope you find the one
All of our lives, covered up quickly
By the tides of time

Sands are flowing and the lines
Are in your hand
In your eyes I see the hunger, and the
Desperate cry that tears the night

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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: Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Wasting Love" by Iron Maiden falls under the heavy metal genre.
Album
This song is part of Iron Maiden's hugely successful ninth studio album, "Fear of the Dark," released in 1992.
Band Members
As of the release of "Wasting Love," Iron Maiden was composed of five members: Bruce Dickinson (vocals), Steve Harris (bass), Nicko McBrain (drums), and Dave Murray & Janick Gers (guitars).
Songwriters
The song was written by lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Janick Gers, showing the band's tradition of member collaboration in songwriting.
Song Theme
"Wasting Love" deals with the subject of loneliness and longing, particularly focusing on the emptiness felt after casual sex.
Music Style
Unlike many of Iron Maiden's songs, "Wasting Love" is a power ballad, showcasing the band's versatility in songwriting and genre.
Music Video
The music video for "Wasting Love" is as intense as the song itself. Directed by Samuel Bayer, who also directed Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," the video storytells through powerful and emotional images.
Chart Performance
"Wasting Love" was a successful single, reaching number 18 in the UK Singles Chart.
Cover versions
The song has been covered by several artists. A notable one is by Brazilian band Charlie Brown Jr., released in 2009 as a bonus track on their album "Camisa 10 Joga Bola Até na Chuva".
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "Wasting Love" was only performed live on the Fear of the Dark Tour and Real Live Tour, and has not been played live since 1993.

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