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Paschendale was released on September 3, 2003 by Sanctuary Records as a part of the album Dance of Death (2015 Remaster)

Song Details

AlbumDance of Death (2015 Remaster)

Release DateSeptember 3, 2003

LabelSanctuary Records

Melodicness

Acousticness

Valence

Danceability

Energy

BPM92

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Iron Maiden

Performer

Adrian Smith

Guitar

Steve Harris

Bass Guitar

Nicko McBrain

Drums

Dave Murray

Guitar

Janick Gers

Guitar

Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson

Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Adrian Smith

Songwriter

Steve Harris

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Steve Harris

Co-Producer

Brad Spence

Assistant Engineer

Drew Griffiths

Engineer

Ade Emsley

Mastering Engineer

Tony Newton

Mastering Engineer

Tim Young

Mastering Engineer

Kevin Shirley

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

In a foreign field he lay, lonely soldier, unknown grave

On his dying words he prays, "Tell the world of Paschendale"

[Verse 2]

Relive all that he's been through, last communion of his soul

Rust your bullets with his tears, let me tell you 'bout his years

[Verse 3]

Laying low in a blood-filled trench, killing time till my very own death

On my face I can feel the falling rain, never see my friends again

[Verse 4]

In the smoke, in the mud and lead, smell the fear and the feeling of dread

Soon be time to go over the wall, rapid fire and end of us all

[Verse 5]

Whistles, shouts, and more gun fire, lifeless bodies hang on barbed wire

Battlefield nothing but a bloody tomb, be reunited with my dead friends soon

[Verse 6]

Many soldiers eighteen years, drown in mud no more tears

Surely a war no one can win, killing time about to begin

[Verse 7]

Home, far away

From the war, a chance to live again

Home, far away

But the war, no chance to live again

[Verse 8]

The bodies of ours and our foes, the sea of death it overflows

In no man's land God only knows, into jaws of death we go

[Verse 9]

Crucified as if on a cross, Allied troops they mourn their loss

German war propaganda machine such before has never been seen

[Verse 10]

Swear I heard the angels cry, pray to God no more may die

So that people know the truth, tell the tale of Paschendale

[Verse 11]

Cruelty has a human heart, every man does play his part

Terror of the men we kill, the human heart is hungry still

[Verse 12]

I stand my ground for the very last time, gun is ready as I stand in line

Nervous wait for the whistle to blow, rush of blood and over we go

[Verse 13]

Blood is falling like the rain

Its crimson cloak unveils again

The sound of guns can't hide their shame

And so we die in Paschendale

[Verse 14]

Dodging shrapnel and barbed wire, running straight at cannon fire

Running blind as I hold my breath, say a prayer, symphony of death

[Verse 15]

As we charge the enemy lines, a burst of fire and we go down

I choke a cry but no one hears, feel the blood go down my throat

[Verse 16]

Home, far away

From the war, a chance to live again

Home, far away

But the war, no chance to live again

[Verse 17]

Home, far away

From the war, a chance to live again

Home, far away

But the war, no chance to live again

[Verse 18]

See my spirit on the wind

Across the lines, beyond the hill

Friend and foe will meet again

Those who died at Paschendale

Written by: Adrian Smith, Steve Harris

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