Man on the Edge
Iron Maiden
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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 you see A briefcase, a lunch and a man on the edge Each step get closer to losing his head Is someone in heaven are they looking down Cause nothing is fair just you look around Falling down Falling down Falling down He's 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 can't live by your wits Once he built missiles a nation's defence Now he can't even give birthday presents Across the city he leaves in his wake A glimpse of the future a cannibal state
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Written by: Bayley Cooke, Janick Gers
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at Number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Iron Maiden's 13th Top Ten single.
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Inspiration for the SongThe 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.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was co-written by Iron Maiden's then-new lead vocalist, Blaze Bayley, and the band's guitarist, Janick Gers.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Man on the Edge" was shot on top of a building in New York City and directed by Howard Greenhalgh.
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Cover versionsThe song was covered by Swedish metal band "Norther" for an Iron Maiden tribute album.
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Live PerformancesAlthough 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.
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Song StructureThe 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.
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ArtworkThe 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.
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ReceptionDespite 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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