Gangland

"Gangland" is a song by Iron Maiden, written by drummer Clive Burr and guitarist Adrian Smith. It is the seventh track from the 1982 studio album The Number of the Beast.

Lyrics
Shadows may hide you, But also may be your grave You're running today, Maybe tomorrow you'll be saved You pray for daylight, To save you for a while You wonder if your children, Will face the killer's smile

Dead men, tell no tales In Gangland, murder's up for sale Dead men, tell no tales In Gangland, where jail birds die

Face at the window, Leers into your own But it's only your reflection, Still you tremble in your bones How long can you hide? How long till they come? A rat in a trap, But you've got to survive

Once you were glad, To be free for a while The air tasted good, And the world was your friend Then came the day, When the hard times began Now you're alone, But alive for how long?

Dead men, tell no tales In Gangland, murder's up for sale Dead men, tell no tales In Gangland, where jail birds die

Ah, c'mon

A knife at your throat, Another body on the pile A contract to keep, And it's service with a smile Murder for vengeance, Or murder for gain Death on the streets, Or a blackened out jail

Dead men, tell no tales In Gangland, murder's up for sale Dead men, tell no tales In Gangland, where jail birds die

Dead men, Gangland, murder In Gangland, tell no tales

Length

 * Album version: 3:49

Personnel

 * Bruce Dickinson - vocals
 * Dave Murray - guitar
 * Adrian Smith - guitar
 * Steve Harris - bass guitar
 * Clive Burr - drums