This song is a tribute to the memory of the soldiers who lost their lives on both sides in the 1982 Falklands War between Argentina and Britain.
The title is Spanish for “How are you, friends?”.
The lyrics have a strong anti-war message, telling both sides that they should shake hands like men.
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[Verse 1]
Como está, amigo?
For the death of those we don't know
Shall we kneel and say a prayer?
They will never know we care
[Bridge]
Shall we keep the fires burning?
Shall we keep the flames alive?
Should we try to remember
What is wrong and what is right?
[Chorus]
No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears
Oh, oh
[Verse 2]
And if we do forget them
And the sacrifice they made
Will the wickedness and sadness
Come to visit us again?
[Bridge]
Shall we dance a dance in sunlight?
Shall we drink the wine of peace?
Shall our tears be of joy?
Shall we keep at bay the beast?
[Chorus]
No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears
Oh, oh, oh
[Instrumental Break: 2:55-3:57]
[Verse 3]
Inside, the scream is silent
Inside, it must remain
No victory and no vanquished
Only horror, only pain
[Chorus]
No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears
Oh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
No more tears, no more tears
If we live for a hundred years
Amigos, no more tears
Oh, oh, oh
Como Estais Amigos was written by Blaze Bayley & Janick Gers.
Como Estais Amigos was produced by Steve Harris & Nigel Green.
Iron Maiden released Como Estais Amigos on Mon Mar 23 1998.