The Trooper is a song written by Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris. It is Iron Maiden’s ninth single, and the second from their 1983 album Piece of Mind. The single was released on June 20, 1983. The song is about the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 during the Crimean War, and is at least partially based upon Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade”, taking the viewpoint of one of the slain troopers, who, in the coverart, is perceived as a bald Eddie. It is known for the galloping triplet sound of its bass and electric guitar, as well as its catchy and memorable riff, and is a crowd favourite at concerts.

Off Piece of Mind album, Iron Maiden’s 4th album.

Duration : 0:4:14

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Dave Mustaine : Guitars, Vocals
Marty Friedman : Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals
David Ellefson : Bass, Backing Vocals
Nick Menza : Drums, backing vocals

1.Skin O’ My Teeth
2.Symphony of Destruction
3.Architecture of Aggression
4.Foreclosure of A Dream
5.Sweating Bullets
6.This Was My Life
7.Countdown to Extinction
8.High Speed Dirt
9.Psychotron
10.Captive Honour
11.Ashes In Your Mouth
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You take a mortal man
And put him in control
Watch him become a god
Watch people’s heads a-roll

Just like the Pied Piper
Led rats through the streets
We dance like marionettes
Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

Acting like a robot
Its metal brain corrodes
You try to take its pulse
Before the head explodes

Just like the Pied Piper
Led rats through the streets
We dance like marionettes
Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

The earth starts to rumble
World powers fall
A-warring for the heavens
A peaceful man stands tall

Just like the Pied Piper
Led rats through the streets
We dance like marionettes
Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

Duration : 0:4:6

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