The first track on Iron Maiden’s debut album, “Prowler” was originally recorded at Spaceward Studios in Cambridge, UK in 1978 for their original EP The Soundhouse Tapes. A more polished version was recorded at Kingsway Studios in 1980 for their self titled album.
The lyrics describe – in disturbing...
[Verse]
Walking through the city
Looking oh-so pretty
I've just got to find my way
See the ladies flashing
All their legs and lashes
I've just got to find my way
[Pre-Chorus]
Well... you see me crawling through the bushes
With it open wide
What you seeing, girl?
Can't you believe that feeling, can't you believe it
Can't you believe your eyes?
It's the real thing, girl!
[Chorus]
Got me feeling myself and reeling around
Got me talking but feel like walking around
[Instrumental Break]
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Got me feeling myself and reeling
Got me talking but nothing's with me
Got me feeling myself and reeling around
[Verse]
Walking through the city
Looking oh-so pretty
I've just got to find my way
See the ladies flashing
All their legs and lashes
I've just got to find my way
[Pre-Chorus]
Well... you see me crawling through the bushes
With it open wide
What you seeing, girl?
Can't you believe that feeling, can't you believe it
Can't you believe your eyes?
It's the real thing, girl!
[Chorus]
Got me feeling myself and reeling around
Got me talking but feel like walking around
Prowler was written by Steve Harris.
Prowler was produced by Wil Malone.
Iron Maiden released Prowler on Mon Apr 14 1980.