Caitlin from Colmesneil, TxI have a story about this song that demonstrates the ignorance and blind hatred of metal, or anything in general, because of culture differences: We were going to have an 8th grade graduation ceremony at my school to celebrate us transitioning from Jr.This song really has a great message, perfect for a prayer even if people hate 80's metal these days. The video was old and maiden had shirt shorts and bad teeth, a true classic. The song started and the girl next to me goes "This is the kind of music you guys listen to?" I just said yeah and she made a face of disgust and looked away. I completely agree with the blind hatred of metal. In my religion class someone is assinged to bring in a song and play it as our beginning prayer before class. Johnathan from Fort Wayne, InI'm in eighth grade at a catholic school.He's talked openly in interviews about how he goes to church on Sundays when the band's not on tour, and takes his Bible on the road! Caitlin from Colmesneil, TxAnd, Johnathan, the sad thing is, Nicko McBrain, the drummer, is a Christian.Carlos from Coamo, Puerto RicoI do not know why but that song always made me understand that Adrian Smith was already becoming aware of all the wasted years away from home, and the chorus is more like one of the wise counsel of his teammate Dave Murray.
Paradoxically, it felt familiar and comforting the day it was released, and it always washes over me with waves of nostalgia for the "good old days." I saw them "Somewhere On Tour" in 1987 and it was phenomenal despite Dave & Adrian's infatuation, and insistence on noodling with, their new guitar synth toys (what a letdown at solo time!). I can't imagine life without "Wasted Years," and even though I was 19 when it came out, and I'm 50 now, it still feels so fresh and innovative whenever I hear it. Groovus Maximus from Boston, MaJust imagine if this brilliant masterpiece had never seen the light of day! Thanks Adrian for writing it, and 'Arry for recognizing what a great song it is - one of the best ever by Maiden or any other band.
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