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)
Crying Shame
Motörhead Lyrics
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Long time gone
Seen you coming
You've been gone too long
The only human in a one horse race
Try to get away without a trace
Stick it to them, stick it through them
Nice one mama come on down and see
Know your face, never knew your name
Never quite the same
It's a crying shame
Long way out, long way home
Walking past faces made of stone
Way I see it, get it while you can
Gotta be tough, a self made man
Stick it in 'em, stick it on 'em
Stick it fast you might have got 'em
Come on mama get down on your knees
Know your face, never knew your name
Never been the same
It's a crying shame
Never mind
On the line, on the line
Don't know about you but I feel fine
Look here honey, I'm the one for you
Just a bit further, we'll make it through
Stick at nothing, keep on pushing
Stick to me and might get nothing
That's right mama, tell me what you see
Know your face, never knew your name
Never beat the game
It's a world of pain
Know your face, never knew your name
I never could explain
It's a crying shame
A crying shame
The song "Crying Shame" by Motörhead showcases the band's signature heavy metal sound combined with lyrics that convey a sense of determination in the face of difficulty. The opening lines suggest that the subject of the song has been gone for a long time, but has recently returned. However, this return is met with skepticism from those around them, represented by the image of a one-horse race. The subject tries to make a clean break but finds it difficult, and ends up sticking it out despite the odds. The refrain of the song highlights the idea that things are not fair, and sometimes it is a crying shame.
The second verse sees the subject continuing to persevere despite the difficulties of their situation. They recognize that they need to seize opportunities when they arise, and that they must be tough and self-reliant to succeed. The final lines of the verse suggest that the subject is fighting an uphill battle as they work to achieve their goals. The third verse offers a glimmer of hope, with the subject finding a potential partner who they believe can help them navigate this difficult path. Yet, they still face challenges, with the refrain highlighting that the world can be painful and unfair, even when we have someone by our side.
Overall, "Crying Shame" is a song about resilience, perseverance, and the struggle to overcome obstacles. While the lyrics often emphasize the negative aspects of life, the music is powerful and energetic, suggesting that those who keep pushing forward can ultimately triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time coming
We've been waiting awhile.
Long time gone
You've been missing for a long time.
Seen you coming
We recognized you when you approached.
You've been gone too long
You've been away for too much time.
The only human in a one horse race
I am the only competitor in this situation.
Try to get away without a trace
Attempt to leave unnoticed.
Stick it to them, stick it through them
Be persistent.
Stick it out and you might still do 'em
Try to be successful despite difficulties.
Nice one mama come on down and see
Hey girl, come see what I can do.
Know your face, never knew your name
I remember your appearance but not your identity.
Never quite the same
You've changed since we last met.
It's a crying shame
It's unfortunate.
Long way out, long way home
We've got a long way to go.
Walking past faces made of stone
I walked by people who didn't react to me.
Way I see it, get it while you can
Take advantage of opportunities.
Gotta be tough, a self made man
You need to be strong and make things on your own.
Stick it in 'em, stick it on 'em
Fight until you win.
Stick it fast you might have got 'em
React quickly to potentially win.
Come on mama get down on your knees
Girl, don't be afraid to beg for what you want.
Never been the same
You've changed since we last met.
It's a crying shame
It's unfortunate.
Never mind
It's not a big deal.
On the line, on the line
Things are uncertain.
Don't know about you but I feel fine
I feel okay, but I'm not sure about you.
Look here honey, I'm the one for you
Hey girl, I'm the guy you want.
Just a bit further, we'll make it through
We're almost there, don't give up.
Stick at nothing, keep on pushing
Don't give up.
Stick to me and might get nothing
Following me may not lead to success.
That's right mama, tell me what you see
Hey girl, tell me what's going on with you.
I never could explain
I can't find the words to explain.
It's a crying shame
It's unfortunate.
A crying shame
It's unfortunate.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Fraser Kilmister, Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou, Philip Anthony Campbell
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