The Duellists
Iron Maiden * Track #5 On Powerslave
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The Duellists by Iron Maiden
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Iron MaidenProduced by
Martin BirchWrited by
Steve HarrisAbout
This song combines two Iron Maiden specialties: swordfighting and songs inspired by movies.
In this case, The Duellists was the first film by director Ridley Scott, who would later direct a slew of classic films like Blade Runner, Alien and Gladiator.
Scott’s film was in turn inspired by The Duel...
The Duellists Lyrics
[Verse 1]
He threw down a glove, you made the mistake
Of picking it up, now you're gone
The choosing of guns or fighting with swords
The choice of weapons is done
He'll tear you apart as soon as you start
You know you don't have a chance
[Chorus]
Oh, oh... Fight for the honour
Fight for the splendour
Fight for the pleasure
Oh, oh... Fight for the honour
Fight for the splendour
Fight for your life!
[Verse 2]
Ready to start, the duel begins
The best man wins in the end
A lunge and a feint, a parry too late
A cut to the chest, and you're down
Seeing the stain, then feeling the pain
Feeling the sweat on your brow
[Chorus]
Oh, oh... Fight for the honour
Fight for the splendour
Fight for the pleasure
Oh, oh... Fight for the honour
Fight for the splendour
Fight for your life!
[Instrumental Break]
[Guitar Solo]
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
The fighting resumes, a silence looms
The swordsmen move 'gainst each other
A cut and a thrust, a parry, a blow
A stab to the heart, and you're down
The Angel of Death hears your last breath
Meanwhile, the reaper looks on
[Chorus]
Oh, oh... Fought for the honour
Fought for the splendour
Fought for the pleasure
Oh, oh... Fought for the honour
Fought for the splendour
Fought to the death
The Duellists Q&A
Who wrote The Duellists's ?
The Duellists was written by Steve Harris.
Who produced The Duellists's ?
The Duellists was produced by Martin Birch.
When did Iron Maiden release The Duellists?
Iron Maiden released The Duellists on Mon Sep 03 1984.