It's been a while since I last read the maiden commentary. On some albums, meanings of songs are better explained than on other, referring I guess to band's interview and commentary.
However, I always wondered if anyone knew the origins of Strange World. Many people like to link it to Transylvania, since they are obviously overlapping musically on the album...
But to be frank, I never thought that this song had any meaning towards vampire whatsoever. Having 'plasma wine' as an explanation doesn't make the cut for me. Moreover, Transylvania was supposed to have lyrics at first, weakening further more that supposed link between the two songs.
Of course, one could say that the song is just about getting high, but it isn't enough either, since it doesn't say why the song seem so sad.
I would base the song on the "never grow old" lyric. It always came to me as an ideal: being able to get a grip on reality, trying to pause time and cheer the unique feeling of the moment you're living.
It's of course impossible since time runs wild and quick and no one can really grasp it.
That's why I've always believed the song to be about getting in a state of mind where one can believe he can pause time while still knowing at the same time somewhere in his mind that it's a pure temporary illusion, hence the depressed music.
Anyone ?
Cheers
However, I always wondered if anyone knew the origins of Strange World. Many people like to link it to Transylvania, since they are obviously overlapping musically on the album...
But to be frank, I never thought that this song had any meaning towards vampire whatsoever. Having 'plasma wine' as an explanation doesn't make the cut for me. Moreover, Transylvania was supposed to have lyrics at first, weakening further more that supposed link between the two songs.
Of course, one could say that the song is just about getting high, but it isn't enough either, since it doesn't say why the song seem so sad.
I would base the song on the "never grow old" lyric. It always came to me as an ideal: being able to get a grip on reality, trying to pause time and cheer the unique feeling of the moment you're living.
It's of course impossible since time runs wild and quick and no one can really grasp it.
That's why I've always believed the song to be about getting in a state of mind where one can believe he can pause time while still knowing at the same time somewhere in his mind that it's a pure temporary illusion, hence the depressed music.
Anyone ?
Cheers