Iron Maiden - The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (Forrest Gump Version)

(Lyrics below)

This is a remake of my first video. It was a great concept and a lot of people liked it (which I appreciated) but the picture and sound quality on the original wasn't so great, so I re-did it. I tried to keep it as close to the original version as possible but there are some differences here and there.
The movie is "Forrest Gump" [1993] starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise and Sally Field.
The song is "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" by Iron Maiden, from the album "Somewhere in Time" [1986]

[UPDATE 8/22/09]
I was having some difficulty figuring out my software, how to adjust the widescreen, which explains the small picture size.
Anyway, I figured it out so I plan to re-re-do this sometime in the future in even higher, Gumpier quality.

Up the Irons...and that's all I've got to say about thaaat.
Thank you.

LYRICS

The tough of the track
With the wind and the rain that's beating down on your back
Your heart's beating loud and goes on
Getting louder and goes on even more
'Til the sound is ringing in your head
With every step you tread
And every breath you take
Determination makes you run never stop
Got to win got to run 'til you drop
Keep the pace, hold the race
Your mind is getting clearer
You're over halfway there
But the miles they never seem to end
As if you're in a dream
Not getting anywhere, it seems so futile

Run on and on
Run on and on
The loneliness of the long distance runner

I've got to keep running the course
I've got to keep running and win at all costs
I've got to keep going be strong
Must be so determined and push myself on

Run over stiles across fields, turn to look at who's on your heels
Way ahead of the field, the line is getting nearer but do you want the glory that goes
You reach the final stretch, ideals are just a trace
You feel like throwing the race, it's all so futile

Run on and on
Run on and on
The loneliness of the long distance runner

Run on and on
Run on and on
The loneliness of the long distance runner

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[traktorflickan]

This was amazing!! epic! I almost cried cause it was so beautiful :) I Love it ! You really nailed it.

[residualbill]

@traktorflickan Thanks!

[Lillieinator]

This is great! Love Iron Maiden and Forrest Gump

I also thought Run to the Hills would have been appropriate as well :P

[residualbill]

@Lillieinator Thanks, and yes I get what you're trying to say with RUN to the Hills. (I actually made a more appropriate video for that song, 'Iron Maiden - Run to the Hills (Geronimo version)'.

Of course I chose the right song for Forrest Gump though, considering the loneliness of Forrest during much of the movie, and his sudden urge to just run. "But the miles they never seem to end, as if you're in a dream, not getting anywhere, it seems so futile".

[vTupaczGhosTv]

Nice work

[residualbill]

@vTupaczGhosTv Thank you.

[IronDrummer777]

this is my favorite iron maiden song, and forest gump is one of my favorite movies.... this was really great. it seriously was, it should have been the trailer for the movie.

[residualbill]

@metalpunkbeast666 haha Yeah. Maiden say that Muse has always been one of their biggest influences. Steve Harris says he owes his entire career to them...Bruce says his eyes well up every time he hears one of their albums end...Nicko says he wants to be in their band but wouldn't feel worthy....Dave Murray says he probably never would've picked up a guitar if not for hearing Muse...Adrian Smith is planning a tribute album to them...Janick Gers will be naming his next child Musenhoff.

[MrTrickling]

@Pablo34643 lyrics would have been the icing on he cake!

[zepgirl106]

this doesn't get old. awesome!

[Pablo34643]

nice concept......, I'd have put the lyrics in the video too

[Craddockabilly]

effing Brilliant!!