Charlotte The Harlot

Iron Maiden · Eddie: Head Box [13 Cds] [1998]

Giving a swish with your arse in the air,

Don't you know what they're saying?

Charlotte you're so refined,

When you take all the love that they're giving.



Sticking with every man that you find,

Don't you know what they're after?

Charlotte you've got your legs in the air,

Don't you hear all their laughter?



CHORUS:



Charlotte the harlot

Show me your leg.

Charlotte the harlot

Take me to bed.

Charlotte the harlot

Let me see blood.

Charlotte the harlot

Let me see love.



Taking so many men to you room,

Don't you feel no remorse.

You charge them a fiver only for starters,

And ten the main course.

You've got no feelings,

They died long ago.

Don't you care who you let in,

Don't you know you're breaking the law,

With the service you're giving.



CHORUS:



There was a time when you left me standing there,

Picking up pieces of love from the floor,

Well Charlotte you left me alone in there,

To make your ends as a bloody whore.



Well Charlotte you told me you loved me true.

Picking up pieces of love yesterday.

Well Charlotte your drawers are off off colour too,

'Cause you're making love all day.



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Verse 2



CHORUS

Charlotte The Harlot

Iron Maiden's "Charlotte The Harlot" stands as a defining track from the band's 1998 compilation, "Eddie: Head Box." Released during a period where the group solidified its status as a global heavy metal powerhouse, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic hard rock and theatrical storytelling. The track features the iconic Eddie the Head mascot, a central figure in the band's visual identity, delivering a narrative of seduction and danger that aligns with the band's penchant for historical and mythological themes. With its driving rhythm and Brian "Cliff" Burton's soaring guitar work, the recording captures the high-energy performance style that characterized Iron Maiden's live shows and studio output throughout the late 1990s. The song remains a staple of the band's discography, showcasing their ability to craft memorable anthems that resonate across generations of metal fans.