Infinite Dreams

Iron Maiden

About Infinite Dreams

"Infinite Dreams" is a live single released in 1989 by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It is the only single to be released in sync with a home video; 1989's Maiden England. The performance was recorded in Birmingham, England in 1988 towards the end of the massive world tour to support the album where the song originally appeared, being Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. It is the band's final single to feature the The Trooper-era lineup for an entire decade until 2000's single The Wicker Man with guitarist Adrian Smith leaving the band in January 1990 after he did not approve of the direction the band were aiming for on their next album No Prayer for the Dying.  


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1988
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Infinite dreams I can't deny them
Infinity is hard to comprehend
I couldn't hear those screams
Even in my wildest dreams

Suffocation waking in a sweat
Scared to fall asleep again
Incase the dream begins again
Someone chasing I cannot move
Standing rigid nightmare's statue
What a dream when will it end
And will I transcend?

Restless sleep the minds in turmoil
One nightmare ends another fertile
Getting to me so scared to sleep
But scared to wake now, in too deep

Even though its reached new heights
I rather like the restless nights
It makes me wonder it makes me think
There's more to this I'm on the brink
It's not the fear of what's beyond
It's just that I might not respond
I have an interest almost craving
But would I like to get too far in?

It can't be all coincidence
Too many things are evident
You tell me you're an unbeliever
Spiritualist? well me I'm neither
But wouldn't you like to know the truth
Of what's out there to have the proof
And find out just which side you're on
Where would you end in Heaven or in Hell?

Help me, help me to find my true
Self without seeing the future
Save me, save me from torturing
Myself even within my dreams

There's got to be
More to it than this
Or tell me why do we exist
I'd like to think that when I die
I'd get a chance another time
And to return and live again
Reincarnate, play the game
Again and again and again and again

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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: Stephen Percy Harris

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26 facts about this song

Artist
"Infinite Dreams" is a song by Iron Maiden, a British heavy metal band that was formed in Leyton, east London, in 1975.
Album
The song is part of their seventh studio album, "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son," which was released in 1988.
Concept Album
The song follows a concept based on the idea of the seventh son of a seventh son, a person who is supposed to possess special powers according to folklore.
Lyrics
The lyrics revolve around the concept of dreams and afterlife. The protagonist of the song expresses his fear and uncertainty towards the idea of the afterlife.
Single Release
"Infinite Dreams" was released as the third single from the album and reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Live Recording
The version of "Infinite Dreams" that was released as a single is a live version, recorded in Birmingham, England.
Video
The video clip for this song was directed by Steve Harris, the band's bassist. It showcases the band's performance during the 1988 "Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour."
Cover Art
The cover art for the single depicts Eddie, the band's mascot, laying on a psychiatrist's couch and recounting his dreams to an onlooking psychiatrist.
Songwriter
"Infinite Dreams" was penned by the band’s bassist and primary songwriter, Steve Harris.
Recognition
Despite its relative commercial success, Infinite Dreams has been played live less frequently than other tracks from the album.
Conceptual Impact
"Infinite Dreams" and the rest of the album marked a return to the band's more progressive roots, with extended song lengths and more complex song structures.
Song Release
"Infinite Dreams" by Iron Maiden was initially released in the United Kingdom on November 6, 1989.
Album Facts
The song is the fifth track on "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son," which is Iron Maiden's seventh studio album.
Single Achievement
"Infinite Dreams" was the third single from "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son."
Charts Performance
It performed exceptionally well by reaching number 6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Lineup
The recording line-up consists of Bruce Dickinson on vocals, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith on guitars, Steve Harris on bass and Nicko McBrain on drums.
Lyrics Themes
The song's lyrics delve into the themes of precognition and the cycles of life and death.
Video Recording
The video for the song was recorded live at the Birmingham NEC in 1988, during the Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour.
Song Structure
It is one of the few Iron Maiden songs that starts with a fade-in instead of the usual sudden dynamic.
Song Length
“Infinite Dreams" is around six minutes and nine seconds long.
Live Performances
"Infinite Dreams" was the only single released from the album that wasn't played live after the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son world tour.
Re-Releases
This song was reissued in 2014 as a part of the “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” album re-release.
Concept of the Album
"Infinite Dreams" follows a concept in “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” album, which is based on the idea of the seventh son of a seventh son traditionally being in possession of paranormal abilities.
Multi-format Single
When it was released, “Infinite Dreams” was made available in several formats, including 7" single, 12" single, and picture disc.
Cover Art
The cover art for the "Infinite Dreams" single features Eddie, the band's mascot, in a straight jacket in an asylum with a lobotomy scar on his forehead.
Unique Release
It was the only single released in conjunction with a tour ("Maiden England World Tour") where the band performed live dates in North America for the first time in two years.

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