Wasting Love
Iron Maiden
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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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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.
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AlbumThis song is part of Iron Maiden's hugely successful ninth studio album, "Fear of the Dark," released in 1992.
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Band MembersAs 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).
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SongwritersThe song was written by lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Janick Gers, showing the band's tradition of member collaboration in songwriting.
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Song Theme"Wasting Love" deals with the subject of loneliness and longing, particularly focusing on the emptiness felt after casual sex.
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Music StyleUnlike many of Iron Maiden's songs, "Wasting Love" is a power ballad, showcasing the band's versatility in songwriting and genre.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Chart Performance"Wasting Love" was a successful single, reaching number 18 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover versionsThe 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".
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Live PerformancesDespite 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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