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Virus (Harris, Gers, Murray, Bayley) |
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'Virus' was written after the end of
The X Factor tour in response to some of the malicious press that the band had received.
The lyrics are stunningly cutting and powerful, with metaphors that add a sweeping generality
that seems to include all of society.
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Rape of the mind is a social disorder
The cynics, the apathy oneupmanship order
Without a conscience they destroy
And that's a thing that they enjoy
They're a sickness that's in all our minds
The rats in the cellar you know who you are...
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Like many inspired songs, the lyrics of 'Virus' have enough ambiguity to support other interpretations.
It could have well been about religion and it could just as easily be referring to politics as well.
Musically, 'Virus' is a brilliant masterpiece which begins with soft acoustics and then breaks into a fast
and powerful Maiden riff and melody that will stick in your head for days after you first hear it. Despite
its lack of guitar solos, this is an instant Iron Maiden classic song.
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