Desire
Lemmy & Richie Kotzen Lyrics
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I knew for sure, I knew for sure
Always knew it was them or me
I wanted more, more and more
It's all right, it's O.K.
None of them people gonna take it away
They don't know like I know
And I can't stop 'cause it drives them crazy
It drives them crazy, 'cause I won't be cool
It's too late baby
It's the same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing's the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Always moving, somewhere else to be
Moving on, moving on
Scream at you and you scream at me
Right or wrong, right or wrong
It's all right, it's O.K.
No one's ever gonna take us away
'Cause they don't know like I know
I gotta keep rockin', 'cause it makes me crazy
It makes me crazy, who needs to be cool
Life's amazing
It's the same old desire
Crazy train, crazy train
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
It's the same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing's the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
The lyrics of the Lemmy & Richie Kotzen song "Desire" describe a feeling of passionate ambition and the drive to keep pursuing one's goals in the face of opposition or doubt from others. The singer knows what they want to be and is willing to fight for it, convinced that they are right and no one else can stop them. The repetition of the phrase "It's all right, it's O.K." suggests a kind of mantra, a way of reassuring oneself and pushing through obstacles. At the same time, the lyrics acknowledge that this attitude can be polarizing and cause tension with others who may expect the singer to conform or be "cool". But the singer refuses to compromise or give up on their dreams, believing that the fire inside them is too strong to be quenched.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew what I wanted to be
From an early age, I had a clear vision of my purpose
I knew for sure, I knew for sure
My conviction in my passion was absolute
Always knew it was them or me
I understood that in pursuing my goals, there would be adversaries
I wanted more, more and more
My ambition was insatiable
It's all right, it's O.K.
I gave myself permission to chase my dreams, regardless of others' opinions
None of them people gonna take it away
My passion was impervious to external forces
They don't know like I know
Others couldn't possibly comprehend my drive
And I can't stop 'cause it drives them crazy
My unrelenting pursuit of my passion unsettles those who don't understand it
It drives them crazy, 'cause I won't be cool
My fervor contrasts with society's expectation of stoicism
It's too late baby
My commitment to my purpose is irreversible
It's the same old desire
My passion hasn't changed over time
Nothing has changed, nothing's the same
My purpose remains consistent, despite external fluctuations
Burning like fire
My passion is intense and uncompromising
Don't you ever take my name in vain
I am fiercely dedicated to my identity
Always moving, somewhere else to be
I'm constantly pushing forward, regardless of external circumstances
Moving on, moving on
I don't get bogged down by past failures or successes
Scream at you and you scream at me
There will inevitably be conflict in the pursuit of my passion
Right or wrong, right or wrong
My conviction is beyond considerations of morality or ethics
No one's ever gonna take us away
Even in the face of external forces, my passion will remain intact
I gotta keep rockin', 'cause it makes me crazy
My passion is the only thing that makes sense to me
It makes me crazy, who needs to be cool
In the pursuit of my passion, I've transcended superficial societal expectations
Life's amazing
My passion makes every moment worthwhile
Crazy train, crazy train
The journey of pursuing my passion is chaotic but exhilarating
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN OSBOURNE, RANDOLPH FRANK CASTILLO, ZAKK WYLDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@georgedizzy5222
I always knew what I wanted to be
I knew for sure, I knew for sure
Always knew it was them or me
I wanted more, more and more
It's alright, it's OK
None of them people gonna take it away
They don't know like I know
And I can't stop 'cause it drives them crazy
It drives them crazy, 'cause I won't be cool
It's too late baby
It's the same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Always moving, somewhere else to be
Moving on, moving on
Scream at you and you scream at me
Right or wrong, right or wrong
It's alright, it's OK
No one's ever gonna take us away
'Cause they don't know, like I know
I gotta keep rocking, 'cause it makes me crazy
It makes me crazy, who needs to be cool
Life's amazing
It's the same old desire
Crazy train, crazy train
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Oh, yeah
It's the same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Same old desire
Crazy train, crazy train
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
@lestercamero929
Esta canción la compuso el viejo Lemmy. Y aporte de Ritchie con su toque blusero causo una explosión fenomenal en esta gran canción! Puro Heavy Metal.
@ShidoKarasu
RIP Lemmy, awesome version.
@musicmagnet100
This is one of my favourite covers of all time. Two of the best rockers that ever walked the planet.
Lemmy & Kotzen!
@digitalpsych0sid704
it's not a cover, Lemmy and Ozzy wrote it together. He had full rights to the song.
@musicmagnet100
@Digital Psych0SID That's even more awesome, thanks for the knowledge!
@Vicwing6-87
For me is just great to hear Kotzen covering an Wylde song...my favorite guitar players and major influences in music.
@chase36chase
that proves you have a great taste plus understanding
@olafzinn3234
A wonderful song ! Extraordinary soulfull Powersolo from Richie Kotzen !
@Domenic.
Lemmy never made a bad song.
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