Iron Maiden - The Longest Day With Lyrics

[radioblueheart]

How dare Sharon Osbourne talk shit about Iron Maiden! She's just mad because she can't control them like she does Ozzy, that money grubbing bitch!

[BeyondNeptune]

this song is based on an old movie, and Saving Private Ryan was also a copy of the movie, by the same title...The Longest Day.

[elbastardo1891]

@BeyondNeptune How is SPR a copy of The Longest Day? Besides dealing with the Normandy landings, the stories in the movies are completely different.

[spacecloud12]

i just got what this song is talking about. It's talking about D-Day, WWII. God im slow

[TheMusicinears]

On a beer, this is the great song to listen when on a party!!!!!!!!!! im the one who does :)

[THEguythatdoes]

reminds of me of a medieval crusade

[MrEvitcartta]

@THEguythatdoes Most of Iron Maidens songs remind me of medieval stuff!

[radicalroots87]

how long till i smoke a bong and listen to some maiden

[slayer1994ful]

HOLY SHIT!!!! this song is a fucking MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!! UP THE IRONS FROM GREECE

[Toccaif331]

Anyone notice the messed up guitar sound? still a kickass song

[ArmTheHomeless101]

I HAVE A MUSIC BONER

[MaxPayneIzRudog]

How long, on this longest song, till it gets to the solo..

[ejl1000]

4:47 = EPIC!

[Destroyer1337ful]

I made a presentation last year on this song and Bruce Dickinson, I don't quite think my class enjoyed it, but I know whoever did, are true Maidens.

[felipetheking4698]

This is easily one of Maiden's best songs, I don't know why it doesn't get enough credit

[Tigerbeetweenie]

This song has been listened to for 15846 hours and 38 minutes (+/- a few as I rounded the seconds to the nearest tenth).

[marty653]

Para mi gusto el mejor tema del disco!!

[zexezofficial85]

@marty653 todos los temas son los mejores ^^

[Heavymetalsniper29]

Just learned to play this song and enter sandman on the guitar

[ArtificalSoldier]

Who could dislike this amazing song?

[ironbleepingmaiden]

WHO EVER THE FUCK HITS THE DISLIKE BUTTON ON ANY MAIDEN SONG IS OBVIOUSLY RETARDED...

[KennyMan861]

More than that. Nonexisted!

[20griffi]

maiden is the king of the rock intro

[carlos86902]

Me gusta mucho ésta canción, y todos los discos de Maiden sean de cuando sean, están muy bien.

[Jerminator3500]

the longest day has about 40 hours. By the science rectified.

[MegaJC96]

Is this song actually about D-day or is it just a coincidence that is shares alot of themes? Because I know some Iron Maiden songs are about real events (Eg The Trooper is about the Chrimean War) but obviously not all of them are. Anyone know?

[DrPilaDoce]

@MegaJC96 Yes, the song is indeed about the normandy landings on D-day, it describes with precision the true nature of the horror felt by the soldiers during that event in the war.

[KedxNumberx1]

@MegaJC96 It is about D-Day, specifically about the landings at Omaha Beach.Everyone (should) know what happened there cause it was a important point of WWII

[SNUGandSESOR]

This is such a great song! UP THE IRONS!

[evildeadsurvivor]

This is how i felt when i heard a justin bieber song

[Jeffrosley7]

ENTER HELLS GATE!!!!

[TheDevilz0]

Maiden are gods! Hail Iron Maiden!

[ejl1000]

LOVE THAT RIFF AT 4:47

[Turbolad995]

@ejl1000 I love that part too - plays in my head for hours! :)

[BeyondNeptune]

probably a good song to play while you're cleaning your rifle and sharpening your blade.

[dabas32]

a warning to the 3 guys who clicked the dislike:

THE FUCKIN DISLIKE BUTTON ISN'T THE FUCKIN

DOWNLOAD BUTTON, OK?...geez...

[jakevead]

i find it hilarious, so many people like this that even though 3 people disliked it, you cant see the disliked bar, its as if their opinions dont matter lol

[theFoxxx866]

EPIC ALBUM COver !!

[Zachary1234567890Mon]

Sliding we go, only fear on our side

To the edge of the wire

And we rush with the tide

All the water is red

With the blood of the dead

Although I'm still alive, pray to God I survive... amazing lyrics

[TorTheFlame]

Sorry guys and gals but Youtube has deleted yet another one of my videos. One more video and my account might be suspended. Please note this in case my channel is unaviable.

Kind regards //TorTheFlame

[rkrokberg]

This is the first time I hear this song and its just awesome, like every Iron Maiden song.

Omg, kill me if I don't buy this CD ...

[Diamondranger92]

i have this poster next to powerslave and the trooper

[zeppelin27901]

if anyone mentions someone that isnt from the rock/metal genre, flag their comment for spam. thumbs up if you agree

[L6606006L]

up the irons from holland :D



[Turbolad995]

I keep playing this song!

Iron Maiden the best. 

Up the Irons!

[dragonfistX200]

Straight from god's Ipod

[BraceletAccumulatrT2]

Im sure Steve Harris is a reincarnation of Wilfred Owen, no other bands write such good song lyrics that they can be described as poetry...

[Caio102vic1]

Up the irons from Brazil!

[metlica12]

These lyrics are amazing.

[Maidensfan1]

Where are the lyrics?

[ViOlEnTxxSmUrF]

is this the only musical genius that can get a depiction of what war truly is while keeping a drum solo that amazing 1:18!!!!!?????

[istarilight]

@superchef78 At first about pointing out my easily misunderstandable comment,But I read the rest of your quotes and I must admit I gotta agree with these too.Now , let us leave this down and nejoy Iron Maiden !

[douglas2510]

war is waste of time and money. if you want make war, go and fight yourself, dont send others to die in your place.

[MyNameIsMorris]

@douglas2510 War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

[the0guy0next0door]

@MyNameIsMorris Isn't that......gimme a sec to remember..... Bertrand Russel. Pretty good for a sophmore, eh?

[XxXFEARXTHEXFUTURE]

i have this shirt

[HellsLawfulJustice]

Rest in peace for the soldiers that fought that longest day at Paschendaele.

[AXELY2J100]

this and dance of the death are my favourite, also the others

[mexiryan]

This is my favorite song from A Matter of Life and Death. Every time I listen to it, it sends shivers up and down my spine. This song gives me the chills. But it is so fucking awesome.

[eggsaladinthetub]

Strange how metal artists are always writing about the horrors of war despite them never experiencing them.

[Suffiest]

@eggsaladinthetub The Iron Maiden band members grew up during the Cold War, with the gloom of war and death always on their doorstep.

[eggsaladinthetub]

@Suffiest That is mear paranoia. I could be scared of invisible gnomes stealing my underwear, but that doesn't mean I experienced it.

[superchef78]

@eggsaladinthetub Don't you mean "mere"?

[eggsaladinthetub]

@superchef78 Yes, I do. Thank you.

[mlbrack0928]

@eggsaladinthetub most people who write songs about war have never been in it. the whole reason for writing these is to convince people that war is not about valor or being a hero...it's about thoughtlessly intervening power hungry animals and sending our men to war who want to live their lives with family like anyone else but get it cut short because our leaders mindlessly send innocents to be slaughtered while they sit back and watch without a scratch to their conscience.

[eggsaladinthetub]

@mlbrack0928 I don't know about you, but I enjoy combat. I try not to let that get in the way of my morals though.

[Zachary1234567890Mon]

@eggsaladinthetub um go die

[Bushcrafter4life]

What a truly amazing song, Everyone who fought at Normandy on D-day where true heroes

[micboobyqc]

wow epic song for masturbation

[T0rnadohh]

sweet i'm 303 to subscribe! Xo

[BigSagoo722]

I want that tank's logo and flag!

[GenericName86]

@BigSagoo722 My cousions got that tattooed on his back

[ironSonicLegosShadow]

3 people are idiots! look they disliked this song! how could they?! WTF its one of the best songs! still 289 people like this! but it could be 292!

[boomstix]

@ironSonicLegosShadow cant blame them, they listen to Justin Beiber all the time

[XCroatiaX1]

This Song Is Amazing When You Play Call Of Duty 2 Or 5....Die Nazis

[UltimateInfinty]

.....so i was walking around when i see this album on sale i buy it get home,listen to it at least 500 times, then i die happy.....

[BigJames666]

I bought this album the day it came out, loved it ever since

[prisioner00]

This is the best album of Iron Maiden!!!!

Is a 'Matter of life and death" to buy this album.

[superchef78]

Whoever thumbed down the "thumbs up if X agrees with Y" type comment (from The Andreastt1, incidentally), thank you. That particular kind of behavior was getting out of hand on here (as is the generally used (X number of scumbags receive Y or Z fate", perhaps even to a greater extent). Anyone I see using it as a means of gaining some ill-gotten notoriety for receiving the "Highest Rated Comment" "award" will suffer the exact same fate as in this case. Keep up the good work.

[mynintendo]

@superchef78

Fucking agree with this so much.

[superchef78]

@mynintendo Sorry if I was being a little vague with the "X number of scumbags receive Y or Z fate" remark, so I'll explain for the sake of you (and others) knowing what I mean. Here is an example taken from this video that should elucidate it enough:

mits0takhs17 wrote:

"2 people are Justin Bieber fan's".

This kind of behavior (as well as the one(s) dealt with in the post you responded to) are getting out of hand. I (as well as others) should start dealing out punishment for it.

[rm4729]

Bruce nails this one awesome!!!!!

[reventon6500]

your numbers up, the bullets got your name...awesome..

[tool5150]

great song great meaning great band

[mits0takhs17]

2 people are Justin Bieber fan's

[BANGINGYOURDEADGRAMA]

@mits0takhs17 Everyone vote this fucking desperate attention seeking fuck down. Stop bringing Justin Bieber up on Maiden vids!

[INTESTINS]

@BANGINGYOURDEADGRAMA you just did faggot

[Meddlphil]

my buddy understood: HELLO EVeRY SONG IS GAY in the chorus,löl

[Xepher17]

@Meddlphil you just made my day XD

[istarilight]

These wretched souls puking, shaking fear

To take a bullet for those who sent them here.

If this does not describe the true nature of war then what does ?

[HomeboyUnholy]

@istarilight hell no it doesnt.

and you are a fool to think it does.

[hjorturerlend]

@HomeboyUnholy You really think anyone on the beaches, who got home would agree with you?

[Paulimao06]

@HomeboyUnholy He is not fool to think what it really describes but you are the fool that have no idea according to your comment.

[rm4729]

@istarilight 

[superchef78]

@istarilight I have to agree with your position, however, I'd like to point out that the last comment (ie "if It's not X then what is it?") is generally used as an indirect way to backhand/turn around someone's argument without having to substantiate one's own position on said position's own merits. It's quite common on the Internet though, as evidenced here.

[istarilight]

@superchef78

I guess you are right as I have been getting damn many comments acting as if I did something bad. @ everyone : Chill guys.I just wished to say what I believe about this song.Why take it -that- seriously ??

[superchef78]

@istarilight You guess I am right about what? What are you talking about?

[gally612]

@istarilight

ur mother does

[istarilight]

@gally612



Just answer me at this : Why are you trying to stir up trouble and not enjoy the song ? I merely expressed my opinion.I do not think I insulted someone by doing so.

[MegaClamps]

@istarilight me

[TxThrasher]

@bassist dave109 i forgot C. your just a bitch trying to be cool on youtube

[bassistdave109]

@TxThrasher naaahhhh i'd be the first one off that convoy

[TxThrasher]

@bassistdave109 FUCK YOU.... just cuz you are either A. a serial killer or B a new marine/army infantry man that hasnt seen battle yet doesnt mean you can diss the irons because I know plenty of people that have been in the war and none of em think its cool. well maybe the killing the enemy part but not the best friends and little children part so FUCK OFF and UP THE IRONS!!!!

[bassistdave109]

from paper soldiers to bodies on the beach from summer sands to armageddons reach overlord your master not your god the enemy coast dawning grey with skud these wretched souls puking shaking fear to take a bullet for those who sent them here...are you fucking kidding me i'd be the first one off that convoy you fucking pussies

[tinclunge123]

@bassistdave109 Lady and gentlemen i give you your idiot!!!

[bassistdave109]

@tinclunge123 I dont even know why im replying back to you here.

[tinclunge123]

@tinclunge123 "Id be the first one off that convoy you fucking pussies" BLAH BLAH BLAH! You hero.

[odstarmor557]

@bassistdave109 yeah and you'd be the first one to get a damn bullet through your head

[zeppelin27901]

War sucks. Period. Kickass song though.

[mightymoksha]

I love what they did with the opening verses...with each verse, you feel as if you are getting closer and closer to the beach.

A truly epic track!

[Megadeth72]

epic, great vocal as always!

[Paulimao06]

Simply epic song.

Up the Irons.

[odstarmor557]

note to self: get this album

[superchef78]

@odstarmor557 Why would you post a note to self on a public website? If it was really a note to yourself, it wouldn't be on YouTube. :)

[superchef78]

@odstarmor557 Why did/would you make a note to yourself public?

[armageddon2419]

@odstarmor557 ...RIGHT?!!!

[MrAccrington123]

enter hells gate

[SuperZepps]

@gb10100, in the gloom paul the bear awaits, in the ships barb must bring the bait (Paolina and Michela), Paul's call to hammer down their throats, to blow their asses wide with his monster cock!!!

[gb10100]

@SuperZepps im telling everyone what you did last night. with the masks and stuff

[SuperZepps]

Oh behold Paul, your master and your god, the bear approaches the coast white and jacked, barb's sisters shaking in fear, to take Paul's cock from barb who sent them here!!!

[gb10100]

@SuperZepps the rising cock, the cusps throbbing, Yanni is relieved cause he got his turn with paul, paul's dick is up, inside yanni's asshole. yet paul keeps fucking yanni, from his house to father bressani AGAIN! OWNED DONT EVEN TRY TO BEAT THAT

[4skeleton2ofsociety0]

i love this song

[gb10100]

ALL SUMMERS LONG THE PENIS TO FUCK PAUL'S ASS, TO PUT JIZZ ON PAUL'S FACE, FROM BLACK COCK TO ASIAN COCK, HE TAKES THEM ALL

[TeDuaMalakie]

Bruce that old man, he's getting old,he's ruining all late music for iron maiden, just imagin this song if had it been sung by Blaze,dumb asses they should not have let him stay for this long.

[tinclunge123]

@TeDuaMalakie Haha, you trying to get responses dopey?? Not many thus far huh troll!

[SuperZepps]

@gb10100, i like ur sisters sharin my cock!!!

[gb10100]

@SuperZepps FAGGIT YOU LIKE THE BIG ONE

[gb10100]

PAUL LIKES HUGE BLACK NIGGER COCK IN HIS EARS!!!! HE LIKES YANNI INSIDE HIM

[feret1993]

i think this is maidens best album of the last 10 years hands down

[ChrisOfZensChannel]

"Valhalla waits, valkyries rise and fall

The warrior tombs lie open for us all." Well..

WAR SUCKS!

Up the Irons from Germany!

[paintballlwars28]

i love this song it says alot about operation overlord(d day)

[606ironmaiden]

i have 12 maiden albums and ive been listning too them for 2 years and im 14 years old and that's a fact

another fact is that they rock even though there in there 50s-60s

bruce dickinson youngest 51 years old and nicko mcbrain the oldest 61years old

[mRRoach247]

D-Day :(

[Menon313]

Up the Irons from universe !!!!

[gregarioushand]

How long, is the longest day!!!!!!!!

[TheMetalguitarguy]

Perfect song....makes me wanna run through the world with an American flag in my hand....check out the Saving Private Ryan one, it's even more powerful.

[billybobjoethe1st]

@TheMetalguitarguy even though its an english band...

[TheMetalguitarguy]

@billybobjoethe1st haha yeah....I dunno if their talking about D-Day from the English point of view...it doesn't really matter to me.

[TheHarrierStrike]

UP THE IRONS FROM USA

[gryffonization]

just my opinion but, why do people listen to hip hop and crap when there's stuff like IRON MAIDEN that is infinitely better?! And how can people burn their albums and call them satanists when every rap song you hear on the radio has cursing in every sentence? really...

[superchef78]

Mere use of cuss words does not inherently mean/imply Satanism is in actuality. To believe so, would be to label any act as 'Satanism'. To do so, would be to entirely miss the point of Satanism, I surmise. Individuals feel the need to listen to Hip Hop because they like the music or are forced to listen (against their own will). Either way, if you asked 100 people, the majority of the time, the answer would be either understated or overstated (and this is certainly irrefutable, in your case). 

[gryffonization]

@superchef78 I know, I don't mean cussing makes you Satanic, I'm just noting that lots of people (some that I know) disparage Iron Maiden as a bad example (and they are obviously ignorant) when many of the popular modern bands use much harsher and inappropriate language in their lyrics. Other than that, I am just stating my opinion on music; I would take rock over pop any day.

[superchef78]

Thank you for the drawn out/concise explanation. Some hold the "1 enough is bad" notion, I surmise. In the original question, you weren't necessarily doing much 'demonstrating' or 'asserting', you were asking questions. Don't take it as a personal offense (as when I do stuff like this in public, I am usually not referring to one sole individual, but numerous).

[gryffonization]

@superchef78 Of course. Perhaps I should have been more concise in the originial comment. I tend to be passionate about things like this.

[SirRob7]

@superchef78 I meant the chorus, instead of saying how long is this longest day, it sounds like bruce says how long and this song is gay.... sorry had to reply on this post because the youtube comments things is useless and I couldnt find your question. I can see how you thought i was actually saying this song is gay, this song is quite the opposite!

[superchef78]

I wasn't meaning for you to receive such an implication (nor was I offended by the supposed "criticism"). I just wanted your logic/reasoning behind it.

[SirRob7]

@superchef78 nah, i just thought it was pretty funny, maybe bruce meant it to sound like that :D

[BadJuJu007]

@SirRob7 gosh. now every time i listen to this song that is how it will sound for me

[Supar96Kwon]

When I read the lyrics, I think about the world war II

When Germany had a huge war with Norway (Other lands too)

The good forest men in Norway did a great job, same with the others.

Protecting our land, and waiting the day long til they make it trough.

[Deraj365]

@Shadowscale47

I know! I think those people have played a bit too much Pokémon. Evolving...lol

[TDvisionplus]

how the hell can 2 people put thumbs down,how....

[joannebluebillpp]

google mp3iffy to download this song from youtube.

[superchef78]

If one chooses to do so, they are downloading the song from MP3iffy with YouTube as the source. The opposite of your assertion is true (if it was not, it would evince the contrary)

[mexiryan]

This is my favorite song from AMOLAD. This song is simply epic!!

UP THE IRONS!!

[AS5AS51N13]

i like the older bands alot better than the new onne they just sound better

[Megadeth2552]

this cd was pretty much made for memorial day

[S0medude81]

Great song only the too bad they have to repeat the chorus 2000 times.

A problem that plagues the whole album.

Aside from that I think AMOLAD is a masterpeace and I dont understand why ppl seem to rate it as avarage longest day Bighter than a thousand suns For the greater good of god Benjamin Breeg all great songs imo.

[emporer230157]

i masturbate very very furisouly to this fuckin song

[lyon1535]

@emporer230157 Some parts sound kind of dirty now that I read this.

Sliding we go, only fear on our side

Sounds like masturbating in the middle of battle.

[Rangerhalt1]

@lyon1535 What the heck is wrong with you if you get masturbation from a war song?

[MrPpavlouk]

@lyon1535 cmon man, where does this sound like masturbation. Sliding like crawling. Did u read about D-Day battle?

[lyon1535]

@MrPpavlouk I know, but I've got a really dirty mind. And yes, I do know about D-Day. I've read books about it.

[rifal004]

@emporer230157 TMI dude TMI

[stormtrooper1337]

this is my favoite album

[Shadowscale47]

some people are saying: "because Iron Maiden sticks to their old guns, and never evolves, they are getting boring." WHAT A BULLSHIT!!! it's not about "evolving", it's about the music, dude!

[LOOKTHEREAGAIN]

@Shadowscale47 By evolving he likely means dieing their hair blonde, wearing glitter, getting rid of the guitars and meaningful lyrics and have them sing “Bad Romance” METAL FOREVER UP THE IRONS!