Motor Bikin'
Chris Spedding Lyrics
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Movin' on the queens' highway
Lookin' like a streak of lightnin'
If you gotta go, go, gotta go motorbike ridin'
Listen to me and I'll tell you no lie
Too fast to live, too young to die
I bought a new machine and then they say
It takes your breath away
Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling
Movin' on the queens' highway
Lookin' like a streak of lightnin'
Baby won't you come with me
I'll take you where you wanna be
Here I am again, I'm dressed in black
I got my baby, she's ridin' up back
We're doin' about ninety-five
I said: Oh, it's good to be alive
Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling
Movin' on the queens' highway
Lookin' like a streak of lightnin'
If you gotta go, go, gotta go motorbike ridin'
The song "Motor Bikin'" by Chris Spedding is an upbeat, high-energy tribute to the thrill of riding a motorcycle down the open road. The lyrics speak to the feeling of freedom and exhilaration that comes from being in motion, speeding along the Queens' highway with the wind in your hair and the world at your feet. The repeated refrains of "motorbikin', motorcycling" serve to reinforce this sense of perpetual motion and restless energy, while the verses themselves paint vivid pictures of the experience of riding, from the sense of speed and urgency to the thrill of having a partner along for the ride.
The opening lines of the song establish this sense of urgency from the get-go, with the repeated mantra "motorbikin', motorcycling" underscoring the theme of motion and speed. The lyrics then go on to describe the experience of riding in more detail, emphasizing both the physical sensations (the feeling of wind rushing past, the sensation of being "too fast to live") and the emotional ones (the sense of freedom and the desire to seize every moment of life). The chorus, with its joyful call to "go motorbike ridin'," serves as further encouragement to embrace life to the fullest, to seize every opportunity for adventure and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling
Riding a motorbike, speeding fast on the road
Movin' on the queens' highway
Travelling on the main road
Lookin' like a streak of lightnin'
Appearing fast and striking like lightning
If you gotta go, go, gotta go motorbike ridin'
If you need to go somewhere, take a motorcycle ride
Listen to me and I'll tell you no lie
Believe me when I say this is true
Too fast to live, too young to die
Living life quickly, but young and not ready to die
I bought a new machine and then they say
After buying a new motorcycle, people say
It takes your breath away
It is breathtaking and exhilarating
Baby won't you come with me
Do you want to join me?
I'll take you where you wanna be
I will take you wherever you want to go
Here I am again, I'm dressed in black
I am back again, wearing black clothes
I got my baby, she's ridin' up back
My girlfriend is riding on the back of the motorcycle
We're doin' about ninety-five
We are travelling at around 95 miles per hour
I said: Oh, it's good to be alive
I express how great it feels to be alive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN SPEDDING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling
Movin' on the queens' highway
Lookin' like a streak of lightnin'
If you gotta go, go, gotta go motorbike ridin'
Listen to me and I'll tell you no lie
Too fast to live, too young to die
I bought a new machine and then they say
It takes your breath away
Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling
Movin' on the queens' highway
Lookin' like a streak of lightnin'
Baby won't you come with me
I'll take you where you wanna be
Here I am again, I'm dressed in black
I got my baby, she's ridin' up back
We're doin' about ninety-five
I said: Oh, it's good to be alive
Motorbikin', motorbikin', motorbikin', motorcycling
Movin' on the queens' highway
Lookin' like a streak of lightnin'
If you gotta go, go, gotta go motorbike ridin'
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Christopher John Spedding
@Spankypenguin1
I knew very little about Chris until my wife asked me who did this record.
Just googled him and WOW! He has played with some of the biggest names over the years and is still going strong.
@JohnSmith-zw2ym
Are you his manager?
@lazlokovacs2263
Chris is a true rock and roll horsepower. By the way, not just rock. It manages to be minimalist, distinct and cutting at the same time.
@dariowestern
Awesome song, I believe that Suzi Quatro and Len Tuckey did the backing vocals on the recording. Chris is a British rock'n'roll pride, but largely underrated as an artist in his own right.
@Pete1965
I never knew that until I read your comment, been a fan of both Suzi & Chris for over 50 years
@TheRockGourou
Just received his self-titled album from 1976 edits by Vinyl Replica, so amazing! He gives me THE driving guitar beat!! He is one of the best singer & guitarist of the 70's, and when you know he was the first producer of the Sex Pistols... You rock man!
@snardlefarb
Monster piles of thanks for posting this. Soundtrack of a life well spent. And Mr. Spedding? We all owe you. Cheers!
@jeffj9322
Happy Birthday Chris Spedding born on June 17, 1944. He is an English guitarist and record producer. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Spedding is best known for his studio session work. By the early 1970s, he had become one of the most sought-after session guitarists in England. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Spedding
@ruthmckay9086
Hah, same birthdate as my Mum 🤔
@TRUFFLEHOUNDEXPRESS
I was riding motorcycles when this first came out and still am. I'm now too old to die young.