Killers (song)

"Killers" is a song by Iron Maiden, written by bassist Steve Harris and vocalist Paul Di'Anno. It is the seventh track from the 1981 studio album of the same name.

Lyrics
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You walk through the subway, His eyes burn a hole in your back A footstep behind you, He lunges prepared for attack

Scream for mercy, He laughs as he's watching you bleed Killer behind you, His blood-lust defies all his needs

My innocent victims Are slaughtered with wrath and despise The mocking religion of hatred That burns in the night

I have no-one, I'm bound to destroy All this greed A voice inside me, Compelling to satisfy me Ha ha ha ha ha ha

I can see, What a life's meant to be And you'll never know How I came to foresee, see, see

My faith in believing is stronger Than lifelines and ties With the glimmer of metal My moment is ready to strike

Death call arises, A scream breaks the still of the night Another tomorrow, Remember to walk in the light

I have found you, And now there is no place to run Excitement shakes me, Oh God help me what have I done? Ooh yeah, I've done it again

You walk through the subway, His eyes burn a hole in your back A footstep behind you, He lunges prepared for attack

Scream for mercy, He laughs as he's watching you bleed Killer behind you, My blood-lust defies all my needs Ooh look out, I'm coming for you Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ow ow

Length

 * Album version: 4:58
 * 1981 live: 4:50

Personnel

 * Paul Di'Anno - vocals
 * Dave Murray - guitar
 * Adrian Smith - guitar
 * Steve Harris - bass guitar
 * Clive Burr - drums