Since nobody mentioned it, an albatross is a seabird with a huge wingspan. An albatross was always a symbol of bad luck, especially in nautical terms. I believe (but I'm not sure, so don't quote me) that they fly far, far away from land for fish, and sailors who were stranded at sea knew they were going to die when they saw the albatross, because they knew they were far from shore. So when people call something an albatross, it's just like a bad luck charm or a bad omen. So keep that in mind when interpreting this song.
@Muck Man Little way off there....Albatross was a bird of good omen... read Ryme of the ancient Mariner. ... .or listen to Iron Maidens version....same bird.
@Muck Man Little way off there....Albatross was a bird of good omen... read Ryme of the ancient Mariner. ... .or listen to Iron Maidens version....same bird.
Since nobody mentioned it, an albatross is a seabird with a huge wingspan. An albatross was always a symbol of bad luck, especially in nautical terms. I believe (but I'm not sure, so don't quote me) that they fly far, far away from land for fish, and sailors who were stranded at sea knew they were going to die when they saw the albatross, because they knew they were far from shore. So when people call something an albatross, it's just like a bad luck charm or a bad omen. So keep that in mind when interpreting this song.
@Muck Man Little way off there....Albatross was a bird of good omen... read Ryme of the ancient Mariner. ... .or listen to Iron Maidens version....same bird.
@Muck Man Little way off there....Albatross was a bird of good omen... read Ryme of the ancient Mariner. ... .or listen to Iron Maidens version....same bird.