Different World

Iron Maiden

About Different World

"Different World" is a song by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It is the opening track from their 14th studio album, A Matter of Life and Death (2006), and was released as the second single from the album. It was released on 14 November 2006 in the United States, and 26 December 2006 in Europe. The song has been stated by the band to be a tribute to Thin Lizzy due to the low sounding melodies sung by Bruce Dickinson that are reminiscent of those Phil Lynott would sing. It was also played first every night on the band's A Matter of Life and Death Tour. The guitar solo in "Different World" is played by Adrian Smith. The song is featured in the skateboarding video game Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam. The all-female tribute band, The Iron Maidens, recorded an acoustic cover of the song on their 2008 EP The Root of All Evil. 


Year:
2006
4:20
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You lead me on the path
Keep showing me the way
I feel a little lost
A little strange today

I think I'll take a hold
Of whatever comes my way
Then we'll see what happens
Take it day by day

I thought I had it all
I had it all worked out
Just what my future held
That there would be no doubt

But then the card came up
And I took another turn
But I don't know if it's
Fulfillment that I yearn

Tell me what you can hear
And then tell me what you see
Everybody has a different way
To view the world

I would like you to know
When you see the simple things
To appreciate this life
It's not too late to learn

Don't want to be here
Somewhere I'd rather be
But when I get there
I might find it's not for me

Tell me what you can hear
And then tell me what you see
Everybody has a different way
To view the world

I would like you to know
When you see the simple things
To appreciate this life
It's not too late to learn

Tell me what you can hear
And then tell me what you see
Everybody has a different way

to view the world
I would like you to know
When you see the simple things
To appreciate this life
It's not too late to learn

Don't wanna be here
Somewhere I'd rather be
But when I get there
I might find it's not for me

Don't know what I want
Or where I want to be
I'm feeling more confused
The more the days go by

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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: Adrian Frederick Smith, Stephen Percy Harris

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Different World" is the opening track from Iron Maiden's 14th studio album, "A Matter of Life and Death." The album was released in 2006.
Single Release
It was released as the album's first single on 14 November 2006, making it the band's 31st single.
Song Composition
The song was written by Iron Maiden's lead vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, and their guitarist, Adrian Smith.
Live Performances
"Different World" has been a regular fixture in Iron Maiden's live concerts. It was also featured in their "Somewhere Back in Time World Tour."
Music Video
The song's music video was created with the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI). It was directed by Howard Greenhalgh and is considered to be one of Iron Maiden's most popular videos.
Inspirational Message
The lyrics of the song are often interpreted as a plea for optimism and positive thinking in difficult times. It encourages listeners to maintain their individuality and to not follow the crowd mindlessly.
Chart Performance
On its release, "Different World" reached number three on the UK Rock Chart and number six on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Notable Recognition
The song was nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category at the 49th annual Grammy Awards.
Critical Reception
Even though it is not one of their most commercially successful singles, "Different World" received positive reviews from critics, praising its energetic performance and poignant lyrics.
CD Collection
"Different World" was also included in the Iron Maiden's 2011 compilation album "From Fear to Eternity" which is a collection of their best songs from 1990 to 2010.

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