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)
Dogs Of War
Motörhead Lyrics
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Strong and true to the end (now)
Fly the flag, let them see (sky)
We will never bend the knee (don't fail)
We are the last of all (here)
If we give way we lose (no)
So can you stand with me? (we can)
The tales they tell, of how we stand this day
We that defend our cause
Will last a thousand years
Come now the dogs of war
Break or hold, die or kill (live)
Try or fail, or succeed (fight)
We must be an iron wall (hold)
When the heart receives the call (we go)
We are the least of them (fight)
We are few, but we are brave (yes)
So can you stand with me (we will)
The tales they tell, of how we stood this day
We few that know the law
Will last a thousand years
Hear now the dogs of war
Sun is set, darkness falls (see)
Now comes the enemy (beware)
Draw sword and shield defy (hai)
All their wives must scream and cry (stand fast)
We are the last hope now (last)
Of all our people fair, so will you die with me (we do)
Will you now do your share (hai)
The tales they tell, of what we do this day
We that guard the door
Will last a thousand years
Let go the dogs of war
The Motörhead song "Dogs of War" is a tribute to soldiers and their loyalty to their cause. The lyrics are an invitation to stand firm against the enemy, to fight to the death, and to defend their people's freedom. The song encourages bravery, courage, and determination in the face of adversity. It acknowledges the difficulty of the task, the risk of failure, and yet the necessity of making the ultimate sacrifice.
The chorus of the track, "The tales they tell, of how we stood this day, we that guard the door, will last a thousand years, let go the dogs of war", highlights how the actions of today's soldiers will be remembered forever. The song is an anthem that reminds us that, although it may be difficult and dangerous, we must stand together in order to protect what we believe in.
The verses examine the physical aspects of war, urging soldiers to be strong and true to the end, to fly their flag proudly, and to accept the consequences of their actions. The lyrics show the strength and determination of the human spirit and describe the bravery and heroism of those who serve in times of war.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand or fall, live or die
We must either succeed or fail completely, with no room for mediocrity
Strong and true to the end
We will remain steadfast and loyal until the very end
Fly the flag, let them see
We will proudly display our cause to all who oppose us
We will never bend the knee
We will never surrender or back down from our beliefs
We are the last of all
We are the final line of defense
If we give way we lose
If we show any weakness, we will be defeated
So can you stand with me?
Will you join me in this fight?
Will you now pay your dues
Are you willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve victory?
The tales they tell, of how we stand this day
Our bravery and determination will be recounted for generations to come
We that defend our cause
We are the defenders of our beliefs
Will last a thousand years
Our legacy will endure for centuries
Come now the dogs of war
We are now ready to battle our enemies
Break or hold, die or kill
We must either succeed or perish in the attempt
Try or fail, or succeed
We must give our all and leave nothing to chance
We must be an iron wall
We cannot be penetrated by our enemies
When the heart receives the call
When duty calls, we must answer
We are the least of them
We are the underdogs in this fight
We are few, but we are brave
Even though we are outnumbered, we are courageous
So can you stand with me
Will you stand by my side?
The tales they tell, of how we stood this day
Our bravery and courage will be legend
We few that know the law
We understand what is at stake and are ready to fight for it
Hear now the dogs of war
Our enemies will soon hear our battle cry
Sun is set, darkness falls
Nightfall is upon us and the battle is about to begin
Now comes the enemy
Our adversaries are now approaching
Draw sword and shield defy
We will not be intimidated and will fight back with all our might
All their wives must scream and cry
Our enemies will be defeated, and their loved ones will lament their defeat
We are the last hope now
We are the final chance for our people and our cause
Of all our people fair, so will you die with me
We must be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our beliefs
Will you now do your share
Are you willing to contribute your part to achieving our goal?
The tales they tell, of what we do this day
Our actions on this day will be remembered for generations
We that guard the door
We are the defenders of our people and our way of life
Let go the dogs of war
Let us now unleash our ferocity upon our enemies
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUCHAN, CAMPBELL, DUNCAN, MCCORMACK
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