Stratego

"Stratego" is the forty-first single by Iron Maiden. It was written by guitarist Janick Gers and bassist Steve Harris, and was released as a single in August 19, 2021. An animated music video of the song premiered on Adult Swim's YouTube cannel on September 8, 2021. The song is the second track from their 2021 studio album Senjutsu.

Lyrics
How do you read a madman’s mind Teach me the art of war For I shall bring more Than you bargained for

Give me an ultimatum That I could not dream of Spills of a crying nation Upon my soul

For I have not a mortal soul That you already know Look at my eyes There’s no surprise

Ocean is black, the devil’s track Looking beyond beneath the sea Eye of the storm, is here again Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark, I feel the pain It’s hidden but, I can’t explain A cross to bear, A heavy faith My sorrow whispers time again

I hear you calling my name Come to claim my life again Pray for me I’m almost there The pain almost too much to bear

I try to find my way back home To feel the same again The voice of nothing Listened far too long

Little by little eat away I think I’ve lost my mind Too late to change now What I left behind

Hear me listen my call I am ready to fall Lord hear me now – let me go

Ocean is black, the devil’s track Looking beyond beneath the sea Eye of the storm, is here again Been there before you were ever born

Beyond the dark, I feel the pain It’s hidden but I can’t explain A cross to bear, A heavy faith My sorrow whispers time again

Length

 * Album version: 4:59

Personnel

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

Official Music Video
To be added.

Trivia

 * To be added.