Song meaning of Aces High by Iron Maiden

Ah, "Aces High" by Iron Maiden, the anthem that makes you want to jump in a cockpit and soar through the skies! In this lyrical masterpiece, the band takes us on a wild ride through the chaos of an air raid, with sirens blaring, guns firing, and pilots scrambling like they're late for a rock concert. The pilot's checklist includes important tasks like running, scrambling, flying, rolling, turning, diving, rolling, turning, diving, and yes, doing it all over again because why not? Facing off against enemy bombers, our fearless protagonist unleashes a flurry of bullets, spins around like a dapper ballerina, and essentially plays an intense game of aerial tag with some pesky bandits at 8 o'clock. The chorus reminds us all that in the world of Iron Maiden, you gotta run, live to fly, fly to live, do or die, and do it all while rocking out to killer guitar solos. It's like Top Gun on steroids, blended with a sprinkle of British humor and a whole lot of hair metal swagger. So, grab your aviator shades and strap in, because with Iron Maiden, every flight is a high-flying, death-defying, head-banging adventure in the skies!