The Writing on the Wall

"The Writing on the Wall" is the fortieth single by Iron Maiden. It was written by lead singer Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith, and was released as a single in July 15, 2021. An animated music video of the song premiered on the band's official YouTube channel on the same day. The song is the third track from their 2021 studio album Senjutsu.

Lyrics
Across a painted desert lies a train of vagabonds All that's left of what we were it's what we have become Once our empires glorious but now the empire's gone The dead gave us the time to live and now our time is done

Now we are victorious, we've become our slaves A land of hope and glory building graveyards for the brave

Have you seen the writing on the wall? Have you seen that writing? Can you see the riders on the storm? Can you see them riding? Can you see them riding?

Holding on to fury is that all we ever know Ignorance our judge and jury all we've got to show From Hollywood to Babylon - holy war to kingdom come On a trail of dust and ashes ~ when the burning sky is done A tide of change is coming and that is what you fear The earthquake is a coming but you don't want to hear You're just too blind to see

Have you seen the writing on the wall? Have you seen that writing? Can you see the riders on the storm? Can you see them riding? Can you see them riding, riding next to you?

Have you seen the writing on the wall? Have you seen that writing? Can you see the riders on the storm? Can you see them riding?

Have you seen the writing on the wall? Have you seen that writing? Can you see the riders on the storm? Can you see them riding? Can you see them riding, riding next to you?

Length

 * Album version: 6:13

Personnel

 * Bruce Dickinson - vocals
 * Dave Murray - guitar
 * Adrian Smith - guitar
 * Janick Gers – guitar
 * Steve Harris - bass guitar
 * Nicko McBrain - drums

Trivia

 * To be added.