Iron Maiden - Club L'Amour, Brooklyn, New York, US, May 08, 1988, during the ''Seventh Tour Of A Seventh Tour'' 1988.

Infinite Dreams (Harris)

Bruce Dickinson:Vocals
Steve Harris:Bass
Dave Murray:Guitar
Adrian Smith:Guitar
Nicko McBrain:Drums

[Lyrics]

Infinite dreams I can't deny them, infinity is hard to comprehend
I couldn't hear those screams even in my wildest dreams
Suffocation waking in a sweat, scared to fall asleep again
In case the dream begins again

Someone chasing I cannot move, standing rigid a nightmare's statue
What a dream when will it end and will I transcend?
Restless sleep the minds in turmoil, one nightmare ends another fertile
Getting to me so scared to sleep but scared to wake now, in too deep

Even though its reached new heights I rather like the restless nights
It makes me wonder it makes me think there's more to this I'm on the brink
It's not the fear of what's beyond it's just that I might not respond
I have an interest almost craving but would I like to get too far in?

It can't all be coincidence too many things are evident
You tell me you're an unbeliever, spiritualist? Well me I'm neither
But wouldn't you like to know the truth of what's out there to have the proof
And find out just which side you're on, where would you end in Heaven or in Hell?

Help me help me to find my true self without seeing the future
Save me save me from torturing myself even within my dreams

There's got to be just more to it than this or tell me why do we exist
I'd like to think that when I die I'd get a chance another time
And to return and live again, reincarnate, play the game
Again and again and again and again
..........................................................

''This song continues the mystical theme of the album, detailing someone who is tormented by paranormal dreams and nightmares. This person could be the Seventh Son of the first lineage, i.e., the father of the next Seventh Son to come. It looks like this character has also a certain amount of paranormal powers, althought he doesn't understands his visions and premonitory dreams. The lyrics explore the theme of ultimate reality and what may exist beyond death, in much the same way as the last verse of 'Hallowed Be Thy Name'.

There's got to be just more to it than this or tell me why do we exist
I'd like to think that when I die I'd get a chance another time
And to return and live again, reincarnate, play the game
Again and again and again and again

But unlike in 'Hallowed...', the theme of the meaning of life and the possible answer of reincarnation is suggested. It is a complex song, with multiple tune and rhythm shifts, and an excellent instrumental section in the middle. ''