Senjutsu - 3rd September 2021

[Runereader]

need a full lyrics! epicness reach to high level!

Give me an ultimatum
That I could not dream of
Spills of a crying nation
Upon my soul

For I have not a mortal soul
That you already know
Look at my eyes
There’s no surprise

Ocean is black the devil’s track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It’s hidden but I can’t explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again

I hear you calling my name
Come to claim my life again
Pray for me I’m almost there
The pain almost too much to bear

I try to find my way back home
To feel the same again
The voice of nothing
Listened far too long

Little by little eat away
I think I’ve lost my mind
Too late to change now
What I left behind

Hear me listen my call
I am ready to fall
Lord hear me now – let me go

Ocean is black the devil’s track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It’s hidden but I can’t explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again

 

[Iron Lurker]

Stratego. One word review. Glorious...

 

[Oca]

Noticed that the rythm guitar during the solo carries a certain similarity to Judas be my guide…

 

[Gk1]

Noticed that the rythm guitar during the solo carries a certain similarity to Judas be my guide…

This my friend can only be a good thing!

 

[Jadukor]

yes, we get those rarely all these years. Jan knocked this one out of the park

Stratego is as if Ghost of the navigator, El Dorado and Powerslave had a 3 way and produced an offspring. This chorus is definitely stuck in my head till the album comes out. Thank you Iron Maiden \m/

 

[Randalf]

Very interesting interview!

Bruce mentioned "crazy stage show ideas" for some of the songs.

 

[Arrakis]

Honestly, ran thru this like a dozen time already. Maiden sounds both sinister and glorious. Right before the premiere Different World was played on Spotify...what a difference. If the album holds up like these two songs so far, its gonna be their best reunion album, hope so!
Btw this has Bruce solo material written all over it due to the melody line. Really amazing!

 

[Gk1]

Stratego is as if Ghost of the navigator, El Dorado and Powerslave had a 3 way and produced an offspring. This chorus is definitely stuck in my head till the album comes out. Thank you Iron Maiden \m/

You are spot on! However this smokes El Dorado and GOTN in my opinion. It flows really well actually!

 

[waspfan]

Great tune!
The melody on the verse ("how do you read...") is almost Angry Again from Megadeth ("engaged in crime I grasp my throat...") !!!

 

[Kalata]

Bruce mentioned "crazy stage show ideas" for some of the songs.

I can't wait to see them.

 

[jcv]

need a full lyrics! epicness reach to high level!

Lyrics:

How do you read a madman’s mind
Teach me the art of war
For I shall bring more
Than you bargained for

Give me an ultimatum
That I could not dream of
Spills of a crying nation
Upon my soul

For I have not a mortal soul
That you already know
Look at my eyes
There’s no surprise

Ocean is black the devil’s track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It’s hidden but I can’t explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again

I hear you calling my name
Come to claim my life again
Pray for me I’m almost there
The pain almost too much to bear

I try to find my way back home
To feel the same again
The voice of nothing
Listened far too long

Little by little eat away
I think I’ve lost my mind
Too late to change now
What I left behind

Hear me listen my call
I am ready to fall
Lord hear me now – let me go

Ocean is black the devil’s track
Looking beyond beneath the sea
Eye of the storm is here again
Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark I feel the pain
It’s hidden but I can’t explain
A cross to bear
A heavy faith
My sorrow whispers
Time again

 

[redandtheblack92]

Stratego feels like lone gunslinger kinda song whose gonna stick it to the villain.

 

[FTB]

So they can still write fuckin galopping songs that kicks ass, why don't you do that more often? Not that i dont like Steves Epics, but this is the kind of stuff why maiden fans became maiden fans in the first place

 

[redandtheblack92]

Chorus sounds a bit like that of talisman

 

[shadowpants]

Great stuff overall. Takes a few spins to 'grasp it', but the rhythm and vibe is very cool. Old school. If I had to be a little critical....its Jan's solo. Its good and fiery, but from a melodic point of view, I feel he's stuck repeating the same lines and runs. I think he's done this exact type of solo in about 5 or 6 songs already. I always think Jan is better when he reigns in the freewheeling style. I know he likes that playing edge, but to keep the pace...he repeats the same 'isms' over and over that he seems overly comfortable with. Anyways, its a small thing, and the track is great really.
Also same as with WOTW release...the Youtube version is a little muffled. Spotify is better. Gonna test out itunes now

 

[redandtheblack92]

Bruce’s favorite Steve compositions are Hell on Earth and The Parchment. The loudwire guy liked Time Machine the most

 

[Meliegree]

Pretty sure Doug Helvering could have played along by his piano in church on first listen.

I love his video's

 

[Randalf]

Bruce’s favorite Steve compositions are Hell on Earth and The Parchment. The loudwire guy liked Time Machine the most

Loved the moment when he picked The Parchment as his second favourite and stated it as "bit of surprise" as it has some "repetition."

 

[Poto]

Bruce’s favorite Steve compositions are Hell on Earth and The Parchment. The loudwire guy liked Time Machine the most

He wanted to say Senjutsu but wasn't sure if Steve wrote it on his own.

 

[Sea_Of_Madness]

Bruce did an outstanding work. He sounds as good as early 00's. What i don't like about the song is Janick playing the vocal melody on guitar (kind of similar to TRATB )