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The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner Lyrics

Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Time
Band
Album

Somewhere in Time

(1986)
TypeAlbum (Studio full-length)
GenresHeavy Metal
LabelsEMI Records
Ranked#6 for 1986 , #117 all-time
Album rating :  92.2 / 100
Votes :  56
5. The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner (6:31)
Track rating :  88.9 / 100       Votes :  23       [ ]
The tough of the track
With the wind
And the rain that's beating down on
Your back
Your heart's beating loud
And goes on getting louder
And goes on even more 'til the
Sound is ringing in your head
With every step you tread
And every breath you take
Determination
Makes you run never stop
Got to win got to run 'til you drop
Keep the pace hold the race
Your mind is getting clearer
You're over half way there
But the miles they never seem to end
As if you're in a dream
Not getting anywhere
It seems so futile

[Chorus]
Run on and on
Run on and on
The loneliness of the long distance runner

I've got to keep running the course
I've got to keep running and win at
All costs
I've got to keep going be strong
Must be so determined and push myself on

Run over stiles across fields
Turn to look at who's on your heels
Way ahead of the field
The line is getting nearer but do
You want the glory that goes
You reach the final stretch
Ideals are just a trace
You feel like throwing the race
It's all so futile

[Chorus:]
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Iron Maiden - Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time - Album Credits
Members
Other staff
  • Martin "Masa" Birch : Producer, Engineer
  • Bruce Buchhalter : Second Engineer
  • Albert Boekholt : Assistant Engineer
  • Ronald Prent : Assistant Engineer
  • Sean Burrows : Assistant Engineer
  • George Marino : Mastering Engineer
  • Derek Riggs : Cover Art, Design
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