Man On the Edge

Iron Maiden

About Man On the Edge

"Man on the Edge" is a single from the Iron Maiden album The X Factor released in 1995. The song is based on the film Falling Down, starring Michael Douglas. It was the first single the band released with Blaze Bayley on vocals.


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The freeway is jammed and it's backed up for miles
The car is an oven and baking is wild
Nothing is ever the way it should be
What we deserve we just don't get to see

A briefcase, a lunch and a man on the edge
Each step gets closer to losing his head
Is someone in heaven? Are they looking down?
Nothing is fair just you look around

Falling down
Falling down
Falling down

Falling down
Falling down
Falling down

Sick of waiting of lying like this
There's a hole in the sky for the angels to kiss
Branded a leper because you don't fit
In the land of the free you just live by your wits

Once he built missiles, a nation's defense
Now he can't even give birthday presents
Across the city he leaves in his wake
A glimpse of the future a cannibal state

Falling down
Falling down
Falling down

Falling down
Falling down
Falling down

The freeway is jammed and it's backed up for miles
The car is an oven and baking is wild
Nothing is ever the way it should be
What we deserve we just don't get to see

A briefcase, a lunch and a man on the edge
Each step gets closer to losing his head
Is someone in heaven? Are they looking down?
Nothing is fair just you look around

Falling down
Falling down
Falling down

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Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London that was formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter, Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; ten live albums; four EPs; and seven compilations. more »

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Written by: Bayley Cooke, Janick Gers

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Man on the Edge" was released as the lead single from Iron Maiden's tenth studio album, "The X Factor", in September 1995.
Chart Performance
It peaked at Number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Iron Maiden's 13th Top Ten single.
Inspiration for the Song
The song is based on the concept of the 1993 American film "Falling Down", starring Michael Douglas, which explores the theme of a regular man reaching his breaking point.
Songwriter Credits
The song was co-written by Iron Maiden's then-new lead vocalist, Blaze Bayley, and the band's guitarist, Janick Gers.
Music Video
The music video for "Man on the Edge" was shot on top of a building in New York City and directed by Howard Greenhalgh.
Cover versions
The song was covered by Swedish metal band "Norther" for an Iron Maiden tribute album.
Live Performances
Although the song has been performed multiple times during "The X Factor" tour, it has not been included in Iron Maiden's setlists since the departure of Blaze Bayley.
Song Structure
The song is known for its fast-paced rhythm and simple, repetitive structure, which differentiates it from many other Iron Maiden songs which are often longer and more complex.
Artwork
The cover artwork for the "Man on the Edge" single depicts the band's long-time mascot Eddie on a city street, which fits with the song's theme of urban decay and desperation.
Reception
Despite the mixed reception to "The X Factor" album as a whole due to lineup changes, "Man on the Edge" remains a fan favorite and is considered a classic Iron Maiden song.

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