Journeyman

Album: Dance Of Death (2004)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about the musical course of a writer and the journey of music. It seems to trace the path of Iron Maiden over their colorful history. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    lee dutton - wolverhampton, England
  • In the 2005 Iron Maiden DVD Death On The Road, lead singer Bruce Dickinson says that this song is about the whole process of writing and being a musician, although the song sounds like it is about life in general. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Ryan - Bethany, OK

Comments: 7

  • Gorm from SwedenFor me, it's about oppression. A long-term oppression. And the process of free yourself from it. "I know what I want, I say what I want and no-one can take it away" referres to the realisation that that you in fact know what you want etc. If you've been oppressed for a long time it isn't always obvious. The oppressor(s) tell you what to do, what to think and what to say. When you're free from the oppression and you realise this, you can begin to build your life as you want it. A form of freedom most people take for granted but not everyone experience. A very beautiful song who gives comfort and strength to carry on.
  • Heppek from CologneI think the song describes the plot of the 1957 movie "The seventh seal"
  • Rock Lee from Hidden Leaves Village, JapanDon't get me wrong, it is a good song, though if you think about it the song is kind of depressing.
  • Rock Lee from Hidden Leaves Village, JapanGood song but it can kind of get you depressed when you hear it- "I know what I want, I'll say what I want, and no one can take it away" kind of sticks out in your mind.
  • Ryan from Bethany, OkEventhough singer Bruce Dickinson says this song is about writing and being a musician on Death on the Road, the song sounds like its about life.
  • Sebastian from Fredrikstad, United Statesmaiden is the best
    -sebbi norway
  • James from N/a, IrelandIRON MAIDEN WILL GO ON FOR EVER
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