Wildest Dreams

Album: Dance of Death (2003)
Charted: 6
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Songfacts®:

  • This song reminds us that life is short and that there's no point moping around when we could be out enjoying it. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Ryan - Bethany, OK
  • The video is a 3D computer animation directed by Howard Greenhalgh. It depicts the band on a barren planet driving into the mouth of Iron Maiden's mascot Eddie. Eddie shows up on the album cover in the same style.

Comments: 1

  • Caitlin from Colmesneil, TxThis song was actually inspired somewhat by Steve Harris' divorce from his wife Lorraine in the 90's. The lyrics are basically him telling her he'll be just fine and get on with his life without her.
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