The genre was also referred to, often by detractors, as hair metal. This term was popularized by MTV in the 1990s and derives from the tendency amongst most bands to style their long hair.
The genre has enjoyed revivals since the beginning of the new millennium, with a lot of new bands especially in Sweden, Finland and the US.
Kickstart My Heart
Mötley Crüe Lyrics
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Top fuel funny car's a drug for me
My heart, my heart
Kick start my heart
Always got the cops coming after me
Custom-built bike doing 103
My heart, my heart
Kick start my heart
Oh, are you ready girls?
Oh, are you ready now?
Whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, give it a start
Whoa, yeah, baby
Whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, hope it never stops
Whoa, yeah, baby, yeah
Skydive naked from an aeroplane
Or a lady with a body from outer space
My heart, my heart
Kick start my heart
Say I got trouble, trouble in my eyes
I'm just looking for another good time
My heart, my heart
Kick start my heart
Yeah, are you ready girls?
Yeah, are you ready now, now, now?
Whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, give it a start
Whoa, yeah, baby, whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, hope it never stops
Whoa, yeah, baby
When we started this band
All we needed, needed was a laugh
Years gone by, I'd say we've kicked some ass
When I'm enraged or hittin' the stage
Adrenaline rushing through my veins
And I'd say we're still kickin' ass
I say, ooh ah, kick start my heart
I hope it never stops
And to think, we did all of this to rock
Whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, give it a start
Whoa, yeah, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby
Whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, hope it never stops
Whoa, yeah, baby
Whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, hope it never stops
Whoa, yeah, baby
Whoa, yeah
Kick start my heart, give it a start
Whoa, yeah
Okay boys, let's rock the house
That's all
Kickstart my heart
The song "Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe is a tribute to lead singer Vince Neil's near-death experience when he accidentally overdosed on pure adrenaline during a dirt bike race in 1984. The lyrics are a high-octane narrative of Neil's drug-fueled lifestyle and his experiences with excess and danger, including fast cars, custom bikes, and skydiving. Neil highlights his need for adrenaline and excitement, as well as the risks he takes to maintain the rush. The song's chorus, "Kick start my heart, hope it never stops," captures the intensity and power of such a visceral experience.
While the song celebrates Neil's survival and the band's success, it also acknowledges the risks and dangers associated with addiction and thrill-seeking behavior. The lyrics hint at the darker side of Neil's lifestyle, with references to trouble and trouble in his eyes. The song ultimately suggests that rock and roll is a means of escape and a way to tap into the same thrilling rush that comes from high-risk activities.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get high I get high on speed
Speed is my drug of choice when I want to get high
Top fuel funny car's a drug for me
Watching top fuel funny cars give me a similar high to that of drugs
My heart, my heart
I am passionate about the things that give me a rush of adrenaline
Kick start my heart
I use my adrenaline rush to kick start my heart and feel alive
Always got the cops coming after me
I'm constantly being chased by the police
Custom-built bike doing 103
I ride a custom-built bike that I push to its limit by going 103 mph
Oh, are you ready girls?
I'm asking if the girls are ready to have some fun with me
Oh, are you ready now?
I'm asking if everyone is ready to get the party started
Whoa, yeah
I am excited and pumped up
Kick start my heart, give it a start
I need to get my adrenaline pumping and kick start my heart so I can feel alive
Whoa, yeah, baby
I'm excited and feeling good
Kick start my heart, hope it never stops
I want to keep the adrenaline rush going and hope it never fades away
Skydive naked from an aeroplane
I'm willing to take extreme risks to feel the rush of adrenaline
Or a lady with a body from outer space
I find women who look otherworldly attractive and exciting
Say I got trouble, trouble in my eyes
I have a look in my eyes that shows I am looking for trouble
I'm just looking for another good time
I'm always looking for fun and excitement, even if it means getting into trouble
Yeah, are you ready girls?
I'm asking the girls again if they're ready to have some fun
Yeah, are you ready now, now, now?
I'm urging everyone to get ready to party
When we started this band
When our band first started out
All we needed, needed was a laugh
We were just looking to have a good time and make people laugh
Years gone by, I'd say we've kicked some ass
We have been successful as a band and have accomplished a lot
When I'm enraged or hittin' the stage
When I'm angry or performing on stage
Adrenaline rushing through my veins
I feel a rush of adrenaline when I'm performing
And I'd say we're still kickin' ass
We are still strong and successful as a band
I say, ooh ah, kick start my heart
I'm urging my heart to get going and to feel the adrenaline flow
And to think, we did all of this to rock
We became a band to rock out and provide entertainment
B-b-b-b-b-b-baby
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Okay boys, let's rock the house
Let's perform and give the audience an amazing show
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nikki Sixx
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@craig3642
I stopped caring for metal music because the lyricism never seemed to change. Just talking about the same depressive stuff, over and over again. It seemed to be about who played harder and louder than who could explore their creativity deeper.
Rap, real rap, gave me exactly what I was missing in metal music.
I will compare the first verse from El-P's Tasmanian Pain Coaster with the first verse of this song:
Bumped into this kid I knew, he often would walk strange
So I ignored the blood on his laces so this cat could save face
The dunks and the gaze stayed in an off gray haze
And the lump in his pocket talked to the ox that he clutched safeSo I saluted him there, waiting for the A
Trapped on the empty platform without the option to escape
Gave him the standard, yo, what up man, how you landin'?
And the hypnotized response was no surprise, I maintainYeah, we all do, that's the standardized refrain but on some
Really real man, good to see you, really, what the dealy deal?
Oops, fuck, screwed the pooch, asked too much, knew the truth
On the train now, a caboose in his brain now, no recluse80 blocks to uptown spot, destination vocal booth
Metro-card like, you get what you pay for stupid, no excuse
He pulled his hoody off his cabbage rugged practical
And began to fancy the words I mistakenly jostled looseThe stogie he brazenly lit where he sit looked legit
But when the flame touched to the tip I could smell it's of another nit
He leaned his head back and inhaled the newpie dip and said
"The whole design got my mind cryin' if I'm lyin' I'm dyin', shit"
Now: Kickstart my Heart
When I get high I get high on speed
Top fuel funny car's A drug for me
My heart, my heart
Kick start my heart
Always got the cops Coming after me
Custom built bike doing 103
My heart, my heart
Kick start my heart.
I'm not going to shit on your tastes, but there is a difference between the lyrical content put forth by these artists. To act as if people simply listen to rap music because they are stupid is folly in my opinion. You can, however, shit on Lil Wayne, Drake, Future, Tyga, Jay Z, Kanye, Rick Ross, etc. They, unfortunately, are the most well known rappers, and coincidentally the worst as well.
@tayroll7423
if you are listening to this in 2021 you have a great taste in music
and 2022 and many years to come!!!
@dannya5042
Thank you
@miguelikofnz99
Thank you very much bro🙏🙏🙏🔥
@enjoirapper772
Or you just watched the dirt
@bloodymary5803
Thanks
@WhyAlwaysAlex07
Hell yeahh!!
@wademyers1576
I'm 53 yrs old, I WAS a teenager in the 80s and I apologize to all of you who weren't because it was AWESOME!! Wish you were there it was a BLAST!!
@darkhelmetndefiance3836
49
Seen them at US Festival 83'
@kathrinat9824
So jealous :( 18 now
@JETJOOBOY
45 from UK.. I went to see them on this tour and felt like I MISSED them at their best... very big arena.. just like watching toys on a stage to the actual record.... oh well...
They still buzz me up when I listen to recordings and old records and their NEW stuff... IS AWESOME!