Part 1

“You made me feel like I’ve never been born”
“You’ve taken my heart and you’ve thrown it away”

The above lyrics are captured in a song called... "Charlotte the Harlot"...by Iron Maiden a fictional story or not??
We know that in this category we analyze pieces that have been written from an experiential story that an artist has lived through to create their piece.
But I wanted to share with you the fantastic story of Iron Maiden.

So the above lyrics accompany the song "Charlotte the Harlot"
from their first, self-titled album "Iron Maiden" in 1980 with Paul Di'Anno as lead singer and the song was written by Adrian Smith, their guitarist.The creation of a character named Charlotte allows the audience of "Iron Maiden" to make their own thoughts about the story. Charlotte's story suggests the inner struggle of a person living a difficult life, with the band presenting both the tragic and powerful sides of her personality.

The lyrics present the story of a woman who works as a prostitute and has become a victim of her circumstances and her choices. The narrator seems to judge her, but at the same time shows sympathy and understanding for the tragedy of her life.
The lyrics describe the relationship between the narrator and Charlotte, which is not clear. The narrator seems to know her personally, to feel betrayed by the life he has chosen, but also to be anxious about her:
If you read the above verses again you might feel the same way.

Iron Maiden by this song pass messages from the difficult conditions of everyday life to the conditions of love and betrayal.

Part 2

“Meet a lady that I know…
So if you’re looking for a good time
And you’re prepared to pay the price”

The second part of the story is represented in "22 Avenue".Do the above lyrics remind you of something?
If you get the idea....it's the same lady...Charlotte.

"22 Acacia Avenue" from the iconic 1982 album The Number of the Beast is the second Iron Maiden song to expand on the story of Charlotte the Harlot.

"22 Acacia Avenue" is a typical example of Iron Maiden's classic sound, with complex rhythm changes, powerful guitar melodies, and Bruce Dickinson's vocal intensity adding a dramatic dimension to the story.

The song, written by bassist Steve Harris and guitarist Adrian Smith, is a more mature and dramatic chapter that touches on themes of exploitation, redemption, and inner conflict.

In the song, it is revealed that Charlotte lives at 22 Acacia Avenue, a fictional address considered the "home" of sin. Here, her life as a prostitute continues, and the lyrics describe both her daily life and the darker side of that choice. It is a plea for redemption, with the narrator trying to convince Charlotte to change course. Although his attitude contains anger and tension, the lyrics also reveal a deep concern for her.

Perhaps we all know such an address as "22 Acasia Avenue" or a "Charlotte"...

Part 3

“There’s a place just south of Witches’ Valley
Where they say the wind won’t blow
And they only speak in whispers of her name”

The third part of our story and the third Iron Maiden song that goes along with the story is ""Hooks in You" "Hooks in You" from the album No Prayer for the Dying (1990) is one of the Iron Maiden songs that, although not directly mentioned, is considered by many fans as part of the Charlotte the Harlot "story". The song differs musically and thematically from previous songs about Charlotte, offering a lighter, almost "fun" tone compared to the darker themes of "Charlotte the Harlot" and "22 Acacia Avenue".

Written by Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith, "Hooks in You" is the only song on the album that features Smith's participation, as this was his last album before he temporarily left the band.

The lyrics of "Hooks in You" have strong sexual overtones, talking about a strange and almost sarcastic "trap" in a relationship. The song's lines describe an eroticism that borders on obsessive or compulsive.
Although Charlotte is not mentioned by name, the lyrics create a sense of mystery and dark eroticism, which may be thematically linked to her character. The phrase "Hooks in You" may imply emotional or physical dependence, which fits with the idea of a complicated relationship such as the one presented in the previous songs.
many fans believe that the "hooks" referred to in the song may be a metaphor for the emotional or physical impact Charlotte had on the narrator.
The tone of the song, however, is lighter and more playful, which makes it difficult to make a direct connection with the dark story of Charlotte as we know it from the previous songs.
A Fantastic story that connects all three songs that are not far from reality.