For the Greater Good of God

[Stardust]

8/10

Strong song. The repetition works because it goes in tandem with the song and its subject matter. It's only fair for Steve to beat this criticism of religion into our heads the same way religion beats its statements into us. That ending suggests the criticism fell on deaf ears, which is a suitably realistic outcome.

 

[Mosh]

This is the rare song where everything just works. Perfectly structured, none of the parts overstay their welcome, enough variations between different parts to keep things interesting, a very exciting instrumental section, and a stunning lyric. The please tell me what life is lyric is poignant. The actual chorus of the song perfectly captures Harris’ bewilderment of the topic. Also, the repetition in these parts while appropriate to the song is also just very enjoyable due to the great riffs underneath. Steve brought the goods with this song and you get some of his best lyrics and best melodies in the bands catalog. Also three guitar attack! 10

 

[Shmoolikipod]

The verses are unusually intense and the pre-chorus is epic. The elephant in the room is the repetition, which I have to say I don't care too much about here because it's so damn good. The instrumental section is pretty awesome. This song is like The Longest Day to me but bigger and better. 9

 

[Dragonchaser]

I don't think i am able to give anything other than 10 to this song. The atmosphere it creates and the way it develops are really emotional through guitars and voice. Chorus is 10/10 on its own.

 

[karljant]

Monument. Best track from the album and probably my favorite since the reunion. 10/10

 

[Patrick92]

This is truly one of Steves best imo and one the strongest Maiden tracks of all time. Perfect song

 

[Bruins1]

Absolutely love this track. Second fave behind Benjamin Breeg.

 

[Murder of Rue Morgue]

Re-listened to it.

I have A LOT of criticisms about this song. But man, the lyrics.

And as they search to find the bodies in the sand
They find it's ashes that are scattered across the land
And as the spirits seem to whistle on the wind
A shot is fired somewhere—another war begins

And all because of it you'd think that we would learn
But still the body count the city fires burn
Somewhere there's someone dying in a foreign land
Meanwhile the world is crying stupidity of man

Tell me why
Tell me why

Brutal.