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)
Eagle Rock
Motörhead Lyrics
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But I sure know its true
I know that you can always find
Some way to make it through
You might not have the answers
You could still be in shock
It aint fair, but you wont care
Long as youre doing the Eagle Rock
I dont know how it figures
But I know thats the way
That everything is done Nround here
Every night and day
You may not have much money
You might not own a clock
But you wont care what time it is
Long as youre doing the Eagle Rock
Come on baby, let me see you dance
I know we could make out real good
Given half a chance
I know I aint too pretty
And I sure do drink a lot
But you wont mind that, when you find that
You've been flying with the Eagle Rock
The lyrics to Motörhead's song "Eagle Rock" talks about a certain way of life, that despite its unfairness and lack of answers, one can always find a way to make it through. The song speaks about the Eagle Rock, a figurative place where one can be free from their troubles and worries. The Eagle Rock is a state of mind, a place where one can experience joy, regardless of their circumstances.
The lyrics suggest that the Eagle Rock is a place of acceptance and liberation, where one is free to be themselves without judgment. The song is an anthem to those who are struggling to find their way in a world that seems to be against them. The beat of the song, along with the lyrics, creates a powerful feeling of hope, as if anything is possible as long as one keeps doing the Eagle Rock.
Overall, the song is about finding happiness in the midst of chaos and adversity. It speaks to the human spirit and our ability to overcome anything if we just keep going and believe in our inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont know how I know it
Although I'm unsure of how I came to know, I certainly do know.
But I sure know its true
I have complete confidence and knowledge of its truth.
I know that you can always find
I am aware that one can always discover.
Some way to make it through
A method exists to successfully reach the end.
You might not have the answers
Answers aren't necessarily present.
You could still be in shock
You may still feel disoriented and bewildered.
It aint fair, but you wont care
Even though it's not just, it doesn't matter.
Long as youre doing the Eagle Rock
As long as you're performing the Eagle Rock dance.
I dont know how it figures
I don't understand the logic behind it.
But I know thats the way
Despite my confusion, I believe that's how it goes.
That everything is done Nround here
All activities are performed in this manner in this location.
Every night and day
Consistently, all day and all night.
You may not have much money
Lack of funds is a possibility.
You might not own a clock
Perhaps you don't even have a clock to keep time with.
But you wont care what time it is
The current time is insignificant.
Long as youre doing the Eagle Rock
As long as you're doing the Eagle Rock dance.
Come on baby, let me see you dance
Please dance for me, my dear.
I know we could make out real good
We could potentially have a successful romantic relationship.
Given half a chance
If given the opportunity.
I know I aint too pretty
I am aware that I'm not overly attractive.
And I sure do drink a lot
I consume substantial amounts of alcohol.
But you wont mind that, when you find that
You won't care about that when you realize.
You've been flying with the Eagle Rock
You've been dancing the Eagle Rock and enjoying yourself.
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Seb Vatt'ghern
Rust in Peace Wurzel, You was a Great guitarrist but now, You are gonna to be with the legends of rock and metal in heaven lml
jimmystagger
This was on the "No Voices In The Sky" single, the first Motorhead thing I ever bought when I was a teenager. One hell of an introduction. Not their "classic" era, which I got into later but this blew out speakers, ticked off my folks, and annoyed the Billy Joel-obsessed kids I went to high school with on Long Island. Job done. Thanks Lemmy (and Wurzel).
sputniktrilobite
This was one The One to Sing the Blues, unless it it was on both...
victor arias
Never heard this before, like it!
Damian Hay
Love this song, it’s feckin’ great- I always wished it had been on the album.
Motörhead Forever!
♠️ MHB 802 ♠️
gronkomat
this song fucking rocks! it kicks ass! why the hell did they not release it on an album? sometimes even motörhead make mistakes, but i can hear it here, so its not that bad. motörhead rocks and kicks most possible ass!
motorrebell
It was supposed to be on the 1916 album but i guess it was too much "Anti dancefloor" for the damn record company ( Sony ) ! Loi
dfsöfsd
again thanks for uploading :D love these songs!
Indiebue
Everything that's fucking great about Motörhead in one song!
Andy Kelly
Always surprised by what the artist dismisses vs what the fans beg for. No one during March or Die said we gotta use this instead of Cat Scratch Fever?