Shake Your Blood
Lemmy Lyrics


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Looking for relief in your miserable life
You need some rock and roll
And you better get it right
Got to roll them bones,
Do everything they say
If you're cool, you're the fool.
Make it work everyday.
Rock out, make it quick
My, my, my, let it rip
Rock out, feeling good.
Break your heart. Shake your blood.

Out upon the stage, crowd is going wild,
Love to see them women, babe
I ain't in denial.
Make you crazy too. Make you show it out.
Feeling good, get some wood
You should, You knew you could

Rock out, do it now
My, my, my, show me how
Rock out, make it good.
Break your heart. Shake your blood

Want to be a winner, want to be the man.
Want to drive yourself insane,
Join up with the band
Want to fall in love, want to make your mark
Want to get out in the storm, want to break
A thousand hearts

Rock out, strike it rich
My, my, my, it's a bitch




Rock out, I knew you could
Break your heart. Shake your blood

Overall Meaning

Lemmy's song "Shake Your Blood" is a classic hard rock song that encourages people to find relief and happiness in life through listening to rock and roll. The lyrics suggest that rock and roll is a remedy for the miseries of life and if it's embraced and enjoyed with an open heart, it can inspire and invigorate people to break free from their worries and experience the thrill of being alive.


The song suggests that to truly embrace the rock and roll lifestyle, one needs to be free-spirited, spontaneous, and unconcerned about what others think of them. Through the metaphor of rolling the bones, the song implies that it takes some luck and risk-taking to make it in the world of rock and roll. The lyrics seem to suggest that in rock and roll, it's not so much about being cool, but rather, having the courage and drive to make it work every day.


The song encourages listeners to let their hair down and rock out. By painting the picture of an exuberant crowd dancing and cheering on the stage, Lemmy urges people to let themselves go and be swept away by the energy and spirit of rock and roll. The song suggests that by immersing oneself in rock and roll music, one can experience the kind of joy and passion that makes life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Looking for relief in your miserable life
You're feeling unsatisfied in your current state and need something to make you feel better.


You need some rock and roll
The solution to your problems is to listen to some rock music.


And you better get it right
It's important that you embrace this solution with the right attitude.


Got to roll them bones
You need to take risks and step out of your comfort zone.


Do everything they say
Follow the guidelines and let the music take control.


If you're cool, you're the fool.
If you're too cool to rock out, you're missing out.


Make it work everyday.
It's important to keep rocking out every day and to keep trying.


Rock out, make it quick
Start listening to rock music and let it take effect quickly.


My, my, my, let it rip
Let the music move you and take over your body and mind.


Rock out, feeling good.
The result of rocking out is feeling good and satisfied.


Break your heart. Shake your blood.
Embrace the music so fully that it rocks your heart and moves your blood.


Out upon the stage, crowd is going wild
Performing music in front of a crowd is exhilarating and exciting.


Love to see them women, babe
Watching women in the crowd enjoying music is a great feeling.


I ain't in denial.
The enjoyment from playing music in front of people is undeniable.


Make you crazy too. Make you show it out.
The music can make you crazy with excitement and you'll want to show it by rocking out.


Feeling good, get some wood
Feeling good from music can lead to getting lucky with women.


You should, You knew you could
The music gives you the confidence to pursue your desires.


Rock out, do it now
Start rocking out immediately and don't delay.


My, my, my, show me how
Let the music take control and show others how to do it.


Rock out, make it good.
Make sure you're truly feeling the music and giving it your all.


Want to be a winner, want to be the man.
The music can give you the confidence and drive to succeed in life.


Want to drive yourself insane,
The music can make you feel so good that you'll feel insane with excitement.


Join up with the band
Being a part of the music scene can provide a sense of belonging and purpose.


Want to fall in love, want to make your mark
The music can inspire you to pursue love and to make a difference in the world.


Want to get out in the storm, want to break
The music can give you the strength to face adversity and break through barriers.


A thousand hearts
The music can move and impact many people.


Rock out, strike it rich
Fully embracing the music can bring immense personal satisfaction and success.


My, my, my, it's a bitch
Fully embracing the music can also be difficult and challenging.


Rock out, I knew you could
Believe in yourself and your ability to enjoy and benefit from the music.


Break your heart. Shake your blood.
Fully embrace the music and let it move you on a deep, emotional level.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE GROHL, IAN FRASER KILMISTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@franckwortigen2217

Looking for relief in your miserable life
You need some rock and roll
And you better get it right
Got to roll them bones,
Do everything they say
If you're cool, you're the fool.
Make it work everyday.
Rock out, make it quick
My, my, my, let it rip
Rock out, feeling good.
Break your heart. Shake your blood.
Out upon the stage, crowd is going wild,
Love to see them women, babe
I ain't in denial.
Make you crazy too. Make you show it out.
Feeling good, get some wood
You should, You knew you could
Rock out, do it now
My, my, my, show me how
Rock out, make it good.
Break your heart. Shake your blood
Want to be a winner, want to be the man.
Want to drive yourself insane,
Join up with the band
Want to fall in love, want to make your mark
Want to get out in the storm, want to break
A thousand hearts
Rock out, strike it rich
My, my, my, it's a bitch
Rock out, I knew you could
Break your heart. Shake your blood

Auteurs : Dave Grohl / Ian Fraser Kilmister



All comments from YouTube:

@chat099

This is not a music video. This is just a normal day in Lemmy's life.

@vincek6613

Set designer: How many girls?
Lemmy: Yes

@rb8913

2023 and this song still hits. Rip Lemny

@ricardoguimaraesdesiqueira9517

For those who don't know. The guitar player is Scott Wino Weinrich. Look for his bands THE OBSESSED, SAINT VITUS and SHRINEBUILDER

@activehead

Of course man, also a true legend

@rubyredz5663

A lesser known lemmy

@Krafterr4

Pin this comment!

@basb6230

And not to forget: THE HIDDEN HAND, WINO (with Clutch's drummer) and PLACE OF SKULLS. A shame this man is not a rock star. Maybe ones he is dead.

@rksdmf

He didn’t play on the track, tho. That’s Grohl you hear on guitar.

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@kevinstrident

Just look at the smile on Dave's face. Maybe a little because of the girls, but mostly because he's playing with one of his heroes. <3

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