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)
Devils
Motörhead Lyrics
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Make your choice, make your choice, make your choice
Beat the drum, beat the drum, beat the drum
Hide the sun, hide the sun, hide the sun
Devils in my head tonight
All is wrong if it's not right, take care
Whispers in the walls I hear
Go to hell, go to hell, go to hell
Make me well, make me well, make me well
Show your hand, show your hand, show your hand
Make a stand, make a stand, make a stand
Angels in my heart tonight
Say the word and make it right, so dark
Angels flying in my dreams
All is never what it seems, take heart
Speak my name, speak my name, speak my name
Feel no shame, feel no shame, feel no shame
Take your time, take your time, take your time
You are mine
Monsters in my eyes today
I can't make them go away, it's true
Strange is in the world it seems
Nightmare visions, fever, dreams
I dream of you
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
The lyrics of "Devils" by Motörhead are multifaceted and can be interpreted in several ways. The song consists of two contrasting entities - devils and angels, which symbolize the good and bad elements affecting the mind of the singer. In the first verse, the singer is surrounded by devils who are playing havoc with his mind, and he warns the listener to be cautious. The second verse describes the angels in his heart, who bring peace and calmness. The singer is unable to get rid of the monsters in his eyes, which could be a metaphor for his inner demons.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is torn between good and evil, and he is unable to make a choice. The phrases "Make your choice" and "Make a stand" are repeated in the chorus, highlighting the singer's indecisiveness. There is a constant battle between dark and light in the song. The singer tries to find solace in the angels in his heart but is plagued by the devils in his mind.
Overall, "Devils" is a powerful song about the human psyche and the struggle between good and evil. The lyrics are deep and meaningful, and the song packs a punch with its intense energy and thunderous beats.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear my voice, hear my voice, hear my voice
Listen to my plea, my appeal, my cry
Make your choice, make your choice, make your choice
Decide what path you will take, choose your destiny
Beat the drum, beat the drum, beat the drum
Make some noise, create a commotion, stir up some action
Hide the sun, hide the sun, hide the sun
Cause darkness to fall, bring about an eclipse, extinguish the light
Devils in my head tonight
Evil and temptation torment my mind
All is wrong if it's not right, take care
If something is off, out of place, or not as it should be, pay attention
Whispers in the walls I hear
Mysterious and foreboding sounds echo around me
Nothing ever made quite clear, beware
Uncertainty and doubt cloud my thoughts, be cautious
Go to hell, go to hell, go to hell
Be damned, be cursed, suffer eternal punishment
Make me well, make me well, make me well
Heal my pain, my hurt, my suffering
Show your hand, show your hand, show your hand
Reveal your intentions, your plans, your true self
Make a stand, make a stand, make a stand
Take a firm position, defend your beliefs, resist pressure
Angels in my heart tonight
Goodness and hope fill my soul
Say the word and make it right, so dark
Just speak up and righteousness will prevail, despite the darkness
Angels flying in my dreams
Divine visions inspire my imagination
All is never what it seems, take heart
Appearances can deceive, but don't lose hope
Speak my name, speak my name, speak my name
Call out to me, address me, acknowledge me
Feel no shame, feel no shame, feel no shame
Don't be embarrassed, don't apologize, don't hold back
Take your time, take your time, take your time
Be patient, don't rush, don't panic
You are mine
You belong to me, you are under my protection
Monsters in my eyes today
Horror and fear haunt my vision
I can't make them go away, it's true
I cannot shake off these terrible images, it's a fact
Strange is in the world it seems
The universe presents a bewildering array of phenomena
Nightmare visions, fever, dreams
Terrifying and surreal experiences invade my consciousness
I dream of you
You are constantly on my mind, in my thoughts, in my heart
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
I am filled with divine hope, comfort, and joy
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Heavenly beings dwell within my soul
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
Celestial guardians watch over me, guiding and protecting me
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
My spirit is lifted by their grace and mercy
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
I am blessed by their presence, their love, their light
Angels in my heart tonight
I am filled with hope, peace, and faith
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
I am surrounded by their holy influence and comfort
Angels in my heart tonight, angels in my heart tonight
I am uplifted by their heavenly songs and messages
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Fraser Kilmister, Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou, Philip Anthony Campbell, Michael Richard Burston
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123TauruZ321
This is my #1 Motörhead track. Anyone else?
Jatoch Gaatjeniksaan
Yes
Brian Nielsen
You bet
Michael Wolfe
@Sisu Coro that's what makes the tune so damn catchy
Michael Wolfe
Absolutely the most killer motorhead song
fabio molas
Great fuckin guitar solo!!!! Simply but smashed!!!
El Yedo
Thumbs up if you never found a bad motorhead song
Adrienne Shaw
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Brooklyn Volume
Bastards may be their very best album of the 90s. so many great and inspired tracks to choose from. RIP Wurzel.
Thea Verner
no best album all perfect dont compare nothing not band for band song or song just sing out loud