Aces High
Aces High

Iron Maiden - Aces High Lyrics

Exploring the visceral intensity of aerial combat during World War II, Iron Maiden's track vividly captures the adrenaline and urgency faced by fighter pilots. Through its fast-paced rhythm and aggressive lyrics, the song embodies the chaos and valor of… Read more

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Sep 3, 1984
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Aces High Lyrics

There goes the siren that warns of the air raid
There comes the sound of the guns sending flak
Out for the scramble, we've got to get airborne
Got to get up for the coming attack
Jump in the cockpit and start up the engines
Remove all the wheel blocks, there's no time to waste
Gathering speed as we head down the runway
Got to get airborne before it's too late

Running (running), scrambling (scrambling), flying (flying)
Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving), going in again
Running (running), scrambling (scrambling), flying (flying)
Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving)

Run
Live to fly
Fly to live
Do or die
Won't you run?
Live to fly
Fly to live
Aces high

Move in to fire at the mainstream of bombers
Let off a sharp burst and then turn away
Roll over, spin 'round to come in behind them
Move to their blindsides and firing again
Bandits at eight o'clock move in behind us
Ten ME-109s out of the sun
Ascending and turning our spitfires to face them
Heading straight for them, I press down my guns

Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving)
Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving), going in again
Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving)
Rolling (rolling), turning (turning), diving (diving)

Run
Live to fly
Fly to live
Do or die
Won't you run?
Live to fly
Fly to live
Aces high

Writer(s): Stephen Percy Harris
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Aces High?

Exploring the visceral intensity of aerial combat during World War II, Iron Maiden's track vividly captures the adrenaline and urgency faced by fighter pilots. Through its fast-paced rhythm and aggressive lyrics, the song embodies the chaos and valor of dogfights in the skies. The recurring chorus, "Run, live to fly, fly to live, do or die," encapsulates the existential stakes of these airborne battles—highlighting the pilot's dual instinct for survival and aggression. This anthem not only serves as a tribute to these warriors of the sky but also immerses listeners in the relentless spirit required in such dire confrontations 🛩️.

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