The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Letra - Iron Maiden

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

Till 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 till you drop

Keep the pace, hold the race

Your mind is getting clearer

You're over halfway there

But the miles, they never seem to end

As if you're in a dream, not getting anywhere

It seems so futile

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

Run on and on

Run on and on

The loneliness of the long-distance runner

Run on and on

Run on and on

The loneliness of the long-distance runner