The Trooper
Iron Maiden
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You'll take my life but I'll take yours too You'll fire your musket but I'll run you through So when you're waiting for the next attack You'd better stand there's no turning back The bugle sounds as the charge begins But on this battlefield no one wins The smell of acrid smoke and horses breath As you plunge into a certain death Oh oh oh Oh oh oh The horse he sweats with fear we break to run The mighty roar of the Russian guns And as we race towards human wall The screams of pain as my comrades fall We hurdle bodies that lay on the ground And as the Russians fire another round We get so near yet so far away We won't live to fight another day Oh oh oh Oh oh oh We get so close near enough to fight When a Russian gets me in his sights He pulls the trigger and I feel the blow A burst of rounds takes my horse below And as I lay there gazing at the sky My body's numb and my throat is dry And as I lay forgotten and alone Without a tear I draw my parting groan Oh oh oh Oh oh oh
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Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
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15 facts about this song
Band Information"The Trooper" is a song by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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Album InformationIt was released as the second single from their fourth studio album, "Piece of Mind".
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Release DateThe song was released on 20 June 1983.
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Song InspirationThe lyrics of "The Trooper" are written from the perspective of a British soldier during the Crimean War and hence, are war-themed.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 12 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriter"The Trooper" was written by the band's bassist and primary songwriter, Steve Harris.
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Iconic ImageryThe cover art of The Trooper, featuring the band's mascot Eddie as a charging cavalryman, is one of the most iconic in Iron Maiden's discography.
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Recognizable RiffThe guitar riff played by Dave Murray in the song is widely recognized and often associated with Iron Maiden.
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PopularityThe song remains one of Iron Maiden's most popular tunes and is frequently performed in their concerts.
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Beverage Tie-inIron Maiden, in collaboration with Robinsons Brewery, produced a beer named after this song.
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Video Game Appearance"The Trooper" appears in the 2009 video game Guitar Hero 5.
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RuntimeThe original recording of the song from the album "Piece of Mind" runs for 4 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Live PerformancesFor the live performances of the song, lead singer Bruce Dickinson dons an old British Army uniform and waves a Union flag.
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Song StructureThe Trooper is known for its energy and fast tempo, and it features a dual lead guitar harmony and galloping rhythm, which are typical stylistic elements of Iron Maiden's sound.
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Concert Opener"The Trooper" has been used often as the opening song during Iron Maiden's live concerts.
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