Speed of Light
Speed of Light

Iron Maiden - Speed of Light Lyrics

Metal
Aug 14, 2015
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Speed of Light Music Video

Speed of Light Lyrics

Another time, another place
A hollow universe in space
I took a trip to see the sights
That will be black over a night
One way ticket now returned
My shootin' stars are vastly burnt
On the edge that we can't see
Let's shot the moon, you and me
And that particular you'll see
A just too lonesome galaxy

Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
At the speed of light
Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
We slip into the night

I'll say a mass for you and wave
Shootin' plasma from my grave
Event horizon lost in space
Runnin' in a human race
I don't know where I don't know why
But somehow back in time again
I'm on the edge you can't see
Another take your love at night
A single party call on me
You won't be trackin' me by sight

Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
At the speed of light
Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
We slip into the night

Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
At the speed of light
Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
At the speed of light

Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
At the speed of light
Shadows in the stars
We will not return
Humanity won't save us
At the speed of light

We slip into the night

Writer(s): Adrian Frederick Smith, Bruce Dickinson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Speed of Light' by Iron Maiden?

    The song 'Speed of Light' was written by Adrian Smith and Bruce Dickinson, both members of Iron Maiden. Adrian Smith is one of the band's guitarists, and Bruce Dickinson is the lead vocalist.

  2. What inspired the music video for 'Speed of Light'?

    The music video for 'Speed of Light' is a homage to four decades of video gaming and Iron Maiden's visual history. Directed by Llexi Leon, it features the band's mascot, Eddie, traveling through various video game-inspired worlds. The video includes numerous references to past Iron Maiden artwork and iconic imagery.

  3. Was there a special release format for 'Speed of Light'?

    'Speed of Light' was released as a digital download and also as a single-track CD exclusive to Best Buy in the US. This release marked the first use of Iron Maiden's original logo on a single cover since 1996’s 'Virus'.

  4. What unique musical influences are evident in 'Speed of Light'?

    'Speed of Light' features influences from classic rock bands like Deep Purple. Bruce Dickinson mentioned that Adrian Smith’s guitar riff reminded him of something from Deep Purple’s album 'Burn', prompting them to include an homage with an Ian Gillan-type scream at the beginning.

  5. Is there an associated game with 'Speed of Light'?

    Yes, following the release of the music video, an actual 8-bit climb-n-dodge game titled 'Speed of Light' was released. In this game, players can control Eddie as he seeks to rescue a girl being kept hostage, mirroring his journey through different worlds in the music video.

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