Motörhead released 23 studio albums, 10 live recordings, 12 compilation albums and five EPs over a career spanning 40 years. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and, particularly, the live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. The band are ranked number 26 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. As of 2016, they have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
Most often classified as heavy metal, Motörhead has been credited with being part of and influencing numerous musical scenes, thrash metal and speed metal especially. Lemmy, however, always insisted that they were a rock and roll band. He said that they had more in common with punk bands, but with their own unique sound, Motörhead is embraced in both punk and metal scenes. Their lyrics typically covered such topics as war, good versus evil, abuse of power, promiscuous sex, substance abuse and, most famously, gambling, the latter theme being the focus of their hit song "Ace of Spades".
Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motörhead had disbanded. By 2018, all three members of Motörhead's best-known line-up (Lemmy, Taylor and Clarke) had died.
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Discography
Motörhead (1977)
Overkill (1979)
Bomber (1979)
On Parole (1979)
Ace of Spades (1980)
Iron Fist (1982)
Another Perfect Day (1983)
Orgasmatron (1986)
Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
1916 (1991)
March ör Die (1992)
Bastards (1993)
Sacrifice (1995)
Overnight Sensation (1996)
Snake Bite Love (1998)
We Are Motörhead (2000)
Hammered (2002)
Inferno (2004)
Kiss of Death (2006)
Motörizer (2008)
The Wörld Is Yours (2010)
Aftershock (2013)
Bad Magic (2015)
Another Perfect Day
Motörhead Lyrics
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Good and drunk, back on the street
What you see is what you get
No matter what you say
No time for anything
To take the pain away
You sure ain't the chosen few
You sure turned a trick or two
Another perfect day
Golden boy, take your chance
You're a clockwork toy, you're a dime a dance
The truth is only black and white
No shade of grey
It's easy answers, babe
But it's hell to pay
You know it's just the same for you
Ain't nothing you can do
No chance to change it now
Another perfect day
Total war, blow your stack
Say no more, you know you can't go back
You're acting dumb, babe, you don't know
The places you can go
You know you tell the truth
In a different way
No court of law would find for you
No matter what you do
Could be the perfect crime
Another perfect day
The lyrics to Motorhead's "Another Perfect Day" poetically exemplify the rough and tumble life of someone who's experienced his fair share of ups and downs. The song's opening lines say, "Out to lunch, speak your piece, good and drunk, back on the street." It sounds like the singer in the song is a bit of a wanderer, someone who's just trying to survive life on the streets. He's perhaps had a few too many drinks or is struggling with addiction, and it's suggested that he's not handling things well.
As the song progresses, the lyrics begin to delve into the idea that life isn't really fair. This verse says, "Golden boy, take your chance, you're a clockwork toy, you're a dime a dance. The truth is only black and white, no shade of grey." These words suggest that there are limited options for someone who didn't get dealt a great hand in life, and that the realities of the world are pretty harsh.
The final verse speaks to the idea of no turning back, and the idea that sometimes people can feel so backed into a corner that they have to resort to making poor decisions. "Total war, blow your stack, say no more, you know you can't go back. You're acting dumb, babe, you don't know the places you can go." This is a powerful image of a person who's desperate to escape from their current situation, but who feels like they don't have any other options.
Overall, the lyrics of "Another Perfect Day" paint a vivid picture of the struggles that come with being dealt a tough hand in life. The singer in the song is fighting to survive, but the odds are often against him, and it's suggested that he's not always making the best decisions.
* The song "Another Perfect Day" was featured on the album of the same name, which was released in 1983.
* The album was produced by Tony Platt, who had previously produced albums for AC/DC and Iron Maiden.
* "Another Perfect Day" was the last Motorhead album to feature guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke.
* The album cover art features a painting by Joe Petagno, who was a well-known artist in the rock/metal world.
* The song features Lemmy Kilmister's signature gravelly vocals, accompanied by heavy guitars and a pounding beat.
* Reviews of the album were mixed, with some critics praising it as one of Motorhead's best, and others criticising it for its departure from the band's earlier sound.
* Guitarist Brian Robertson, who played on the album, struggled with addiction during the recording process, which caused tension within the band.
* The band's lineup for the album also included drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, who passed away in 2015.
* Despite not being one of the band's most well-known songs, "Another Perfect Day" has remained a popular deep cut among Motorhead fans.
* The song's lyrics are often interpreted as a commentary on the struggles of life on the margins, and the difficulty of escaping from poverty and addiction.
Chords (as played in the song):
* Intro: E5 B5 F#5 E5 (x4)
* Verse: E5 B5 F#5 E5 (x4)
* Chorus: D A D A D A D E5 A5 E5 A5 E5 A5 D E5 (x2)
* Solo: E5 D A D E5 A D E5 A D E5 A D E5 A D E5 A D E5 A D
Note: This is one interpretation of the chords based on live performances and guitar covers.
Line by Line Meaning
Out to lunch, speak your piece
You're absent-minded and don't know what's going on, but speak your opinion anyway.
Good and drunk, back on the street
You've had too much to drink, but life goes on, and you're back on the street.
What you see is what you get
The truth is apparent, and there's no way to cover it up or make it look better.
No matter what you say
Your words won't change the reality of the situation.
No time for anything
You're too busy to take a break from reality or escape from your problems.
To take the pain away
You wish you could do something to ease the pain you're feeling, but you can't.
You sure ain't the chosen few
You don't consider yourself lucky or destined for greatness.
You sure turned a trick or two
You've had your share of sneaky or clever moves.
You pulled the deuce this time
Your luck wasn't with you this time, and you got a low score in a card game.
Another perfect day
Sarcastically describing a day that was far from perfect, but one that you'll have to deal with anyway.
Golden boy, take your chance
A possible reference to someone with more privilege or opportunity than you, telling them to take a risk with their advantages.
You're a clockwork toy, you're a dime a dance
People see you as predictable and easily manipulated, like a wind-up toy or a performer with a fixed routine.
The truth is only black and white
Things are either right or wrong, with no room for gray areas or compromises.
No shade of grey
A repetition of the previous line, underscoring the idea that things are either one way or the other.
It's easy answers, babe
The solution to your problems is apparent and straightforward.
But it's hell to pay
Although the answer is clear, it won't be easy to implement, and there will be consequences.
You know it's just the same for you
The same easy answers and difficult consequences apply to you too.
Ain't nothing you can do
There's no way to change the situation or avoid the consequences.
No chance to change it now
A repetition of the previous line, emphasizing that things are set in motion and can't be altered.
Total war, blow your stack
A reference to explosive anger and all-out conflict.
Say no more, you know you can't go back
No need to explain further; you're committed to a course of action with no chance to change your mind.
You're acting dumb, babe, you don't know
You're pretending not to understand, but you know exactly what's going on.
The places you can go
Sarcastically commenting on the limited options and lack of freedom in your current situation.
You know you tell the truth
Despite appearances, you're honest and straightforward.
In a different way
Your truth is expressed indirectly or unconventionally.
No court of law would find for you
Even if you're technically telling the truth, it wouldn't hold up legally or logically.
No matter what you do
Your fate is sealed, and nothing you can do will change it.
Could be the perfect crime
Despite the odds, you might succeed in getting away with something that doesn't seem possible.
Another perfect day
A repetition of the previous use of sarcasm, implying that it's just another day in a life full of imperfect days.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Robertson, Ian Fraser Kilminster, Philip Taylor
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