The Duelists Lyrics

Lyric discussion by HatFullaRain 

Cover art for The Duelists lyrics by Iron Maiden

A song about a man whose mouth wrote a cheque his ass couldn't cash.

@HatFullaRain Yep, an object lesson about pride, a prideful man can be controlled by anyone and goaded into situations that can ruin them or end their life. Its a good thing to remember in life, a humble man will always be careful knowing things can happen, a prideful man arrogantly pushes ahead.