22 Acacia Avenue
22 Acacia Avenue

Iron Maiden - 22 Acacia Avenue Lyrics

Rock
Mar 22, 1982
702
22 Acacia Avenue Music Video

22 Acacia Avenue Lyrics

If you're feeling down depressed and lonely
I know a place where we can go
22 Acacia Avenue
Meet a lady that I know
So if you're looking for a good time
And you're prepared to pay the price
Fifteen quid is all she asks for
Everybody's got their vice

If you're waiting for a long time
For the rest to do their piece
You can tell her that you know me
And you might even get it free
So any time you're down the East End
Don't you hesitate to go
You can take my honest word for it
She'll teach you more than you can know

Charlotte can't you get out from all this madness
Can't you see it only brings you sadness
When you entertain your men don't know the risk of getting disease

Some day when you're reaching the age of forty
I bet you'll regret the days when you were laying
Nobody then will want to know
You won't have any beautiful wares to show any more

22, the avenue
That's the place where we all go
You will find it's warm inside the red light's burning bright tonight

Charlotte isn't it time you stopped this mad life
Don't you ever think about the bad times
Why do you have to live this way
Do you enjoy your lay or is it the pay

Sometimes when your strolling down the avenue
The way you walk it make men think of having you
When you're walking down the street
Everybody stops and turns to stare at you

22, the avenue
That's the place where we all go
You will find it's warm inside the red light's burning bright tonight

Beat her mistreat her do anything that you please
Bite her excite her make her get down on her knees
Abuse her misuse her she can take all that you've got
Caress her molest her she always does what you want

You're running away don't you know what you're doing
Can't you see it'll lead you to ruin
Charlotte you've taken your life and you've thrown it away
You believe that because what you're earning
Your life's good don't you know that you're hurting
All the people that love you don't cast them aside
All the men that are constantly drooling
It's no life for you stop all that screwing
You're packing your bags and you're coming with me

Writer(s): Stephen Percy Harris, Adrian Frederick Smith
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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What is the Meaning of 22 Acacia Avenue?

Ah! How refreshing the pure 80's Metal spirit can be for someone surrounded by robotic music of the 10's! Nothing but pure and simple, a song about a whore house and its whereabouts, how refreshed you would walk out of it, if stressed and lonely before entering! Inspired by true events, I reckon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song '22 Acacia Avenue'?

    '22 Acacia Avenue' was written by Steve Harris, the bass player and founder of Iron Maiden, along with their guitarist Adrian Smith.

  2. Which Iron Maiden album features '22 Acacia Avenue'?

    The song '22 Acacia Avenue' is part of Iron Maiden's third album, 'The Number Of The Beast', which was the first album to feature Bruce Dickinson on vocals.

  3. What is the significance of Acacia Avenue in the song?

    Acacia Avenue is used as a generic but believable setting in the song. There are many Acacia Avenues all over London, making it a common and relatable place name.

  4. Who is Charlotte in '22 Acacia Avenue'?

    Charlotte is a character in the song who engages in prostitution. The lyrics discuss her life and the consequences of her lifestyle.

  5. Is there a continuity with the character Charlotte in other Iron Maiden songs?

    Yes, Charlotte is a recurring character in Iron Maiden's songs. She first appeared in 'Charlotte the Harlot' from their debut album and continues her story in '22 Acacia Avenue'.

  6. Was '22 Acacia Avenue' the only song directly inspired by a real place?

    While '22 Acacia Avenue' refers to a common street name, Iron Maiden has also featured real-life inspired elements in other works, evident from references of locations and historical events in songs across various albums.

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