Wrathchild

"Wrathchild" is a song by Iron Maiden, written by bassist Steve Harris. It is the second track from the 1981 studio album Killers.

Lyrics
I was born into a scene Of angriness and greed Of dominance and persecution

My mother was a queen My dad I've never seen I was never meant to be

Now I spend my time Looking all around For a man that's nowhere To be found Until I find him, I'm never gonna stop searching I'm gonna find my man Gonna travel round

So I'm a wrathchild Yeah I'm a wrathchild Well I'm a wrathchild I'm coming to get you Ooh Yeah yeah

Ah, yeah

Some say it shouldn't matter Ain't nothing gonna alter The course of my destination

But I know I've gotta find Some serious peace of mind Or I know I'll just go crazy

Now I spend my time Looking all around For a man that's nowhere To be found Until I find him, I'm never gonna stop searching I'm gonna find my man Gonna travel round

So I'm a wrathchild Yeah I'm a wrathchild Well I'm a wrathchild I'm coming to get you Ooh Yeah yeah Yeah

Length

 * Album version and 1985 live: 2:54
 * 1981 live: 2:52

Personnel

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