Tailgunner
Iron Maiden · From Fear To Eternity: The Best Of 1990-2010 [2011]
To the glow of Dresden - blood and tears
In the black above by the cruel searchlight
Men will die and men will fight - yeah!
Who shoot who and who fired first?
Dripping death to whet the bloodthirst
No radar lock on - skin and bone
The bomber boys are going home
Chours:
Climb into the sky never wonder why - Tailgunner
you'r a tailgunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - Tailgunner
you'r a tailgunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - Tailgunner
you'r a tailgunner
Climb into the sky never wonder why - Tailgunner
you'r a tailgunner
Nail that Fokker kill that son
Gonna blow your guts out with my gun
The weather forecast's good for war
Colonge and Frankfurt? Have some more!
Tail end Charlie in the boiling sky
The Enola Gay was my last try
Now that this Tailguner's gone
No more bombers (just one big bomb)
Chorus:
Tailgunner
Tailgunner stands as a defining track from Iron Maiden's 1998 album Virtual XI, showcasing the band's evolution during the era following Bruce Dickinson's return. The song captures the high-stakes intensity of aerial combat, reflecting the group's signature blend of heavy metal power and intricate storytelling. Musically, it features the tight, driving rhythms and soaring guitar work that characterize the band's late-nineties output. As a staple of their live performances, the track highlights the dynamic interplay between the rhythm section and the dual guitar harmonies that have become synonymous with the group's sound. It remains a celebrated piece within their extensive discography, illustrating their ability to maintain thematic depth and sonic aggression across decades of recording.