The cover art, designed by Derek Riggs, is a "time machine" POV shot looking out of a spaceship window.
: Written solely by guitarist Adrian Smith , it was inspired by the exhaustion, homesickness, and alienation he felt during the band's relentless touring schedule. Iron Maiden Wasted Years Official Video
: Features the band performing in a darkened room under spotlights, shot in black-and-white during a September 1986 rehearsal in Frankfurt am Main, West Germany. The cover art, designed by Derek Riggs, is
: Despite its name, the song is an uplifting call to avoid dwelling on the past (regrets or "wasted years") and to realize that you are always living in your "golden years". : Despite its name, the song is an
: While Somewhere in Time is famous for introducing guitar synthesizers to the band's sound, "Wasted Years" is the only song on the album that does not feature them. Iconic Single Artwork