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)
Enter Sandman
Motörhead Lyrics
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Don't forget my son
To include everyone
I tuck you in, warm within
Keep you free from sin
'Til the sandman he comes
Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land
Something's wrong, shut the light
Heavy thoughts tonight
And they aren't of Snow White
Dreams of war, dreams of liars
Dreams of dragon's fire
And of things that will bite, yeah
Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land
Now I lay me down to sleep
Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
If I die before I wake
If I die before I wake
Pray the lord my soul to take
Pray the lord my soul to take
Hush little baby don't say a word
And never mind that noise you heard
It's just the beasts under your bed
In your closet in your head
Exit light
Enter night
Grain of sand
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land
Boo! Yeah yeah!
We're off to never-never land
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land
We're off to never-never land
We're off to never-never land
The song "Enter Sandman" by MotorHead is a heavy metal classic that tells a story of a child's transition from a state of innocence to a dark and dangerous dream world. The opening lines, "Say your prayers little one, Don't forget my son, To include everyone," signify a parent's protective instincts and desire for their child's safety, even in their dreams. The next lines, "I tuck you in, warm within, Keep you free from sin, 'Til the sandman he comes," indicate the parent's intention to create a safe space for the child to sleep. However, the subsequent lines, "Sleep with one eye open, Gripping your pillow tight," show that the child is still vulnerable and the world of dreams is not completely controllable.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that not all dreams are sweet and innocent. The verse "Dreams of war, dreams of liars, Dreams of dragon's fire, And of things that will bite, yeah" signifies that the child is experiencing nightmares that are dark and dangerous in nature. The chorus, "Exit light, Enter night, Take my hand, We're off to never-never land," suggests that the child is being taken away into a world of darkness and unknowns, as though they are about to embark on a journey into the uncharted depths of their own subconscious.
The song's ominous tone and heavy rhythm are enhanced by the repeated lines of "Exit light, Enter night," evoking a sense of foreboding and uncertainty. The lyrics "Hush little baby don't say a word, And never mind that noise you heard, It's just the beasts under your bed, In your closet in your head" offer an explanation for the source of the child's nightmares, indicating that there are imaginary monsters lurking in their psyche.
Overall, "Enter Sandman" is a powerful exploration of the duality of dreams - the potential for both comfort and terror - and the fear and uncertainty that may arise during a transition from one state of being to another.
Line by Line Meaning
Say your prayers little one
Start praying and have hope
Don't forget my son
Stay aware of the things I taught you
To include everyone
Ask the Lord to bless and protect all
I tuck you in, warm within
Make you feel safe and cozy
Keep you free from sin
Help you not to commit wrongful acts
'Til the sandman he comes
Until you fall asleep
Sleep with one eye open
Stay alert and watchful
Gripping your pillow tight
Holding onto something for comfort
Exit light
The day has ended
Enter night
The night has started
Take my hand
Follow me
We're off to never-never land
We're going to a place of dreams
Something's wrong, shut the light
Something doesn't feel right, turn off the light
Heavy thoughts tonight
Feeling weighed down by thoughts
And they aren't of Snow White
Not happy thoughts
Dreams of war, dreams of liars
Nightmares of conflict and deceit
Dreams of dragon's fire
Dreams of danger
And of things that will bite, yeah
Dreams of things that will harm
Now I lay me down to sleep
Getting ready to sleep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
Asking God to protect you
If I die before I wake
In case I don't wake up
Pray the lord my soul to take
Asking God to take care of your soul
Hush little baby don't say a word
Be quiet and go to sleep
And never mind that noise you heard
Don't worry about the sounds you hear
It's just the beasts under your bed
It's just imaginary monsters
In your closet in your head
In your imagination
Grain of sand
A speck of life
Boo! Yeah yeah!
A call to action
We're off to never-never land
We're going to a place of dreams
Take my hand
Follow me
We're off to never-never land
We're going to a place of dreams
Take my hand
Follow me
We're off to never-never land
We're going to a place of dreams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Kirk L. Hammett, Lars Ulrich
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Imagine, if you died right now; where would your soul go for eternity? Was everything you ever did, without purpose, and never really mattered; or will you just stop existing, after you draw your last breath? Think about this carefully, it is the most important question of your life. There is only one chance to get it right, and it is in this lifetime. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Heaven is real; place of eternal bliss, peace, joy, and perfection. Hell is real; place of eternal suffering, torment, despair, and agony. You’re going to spend your eternity, in one of those places. God's will is, that nobody would perish. One day; each and every one of us, must appear before The Judgement Seat of The Holy Righteous God, and to give an account, how we have lived our lives. The only way to get to Heaven is, if you’ve never broken any part of The God’s Law, in other words, if you’re without sin; and every single one of us have sinned, and fall short of The Glory of God. Not one person, who’s not born again from above, of The Holy Spirit of God, and is still in their sins; can not inherit The Kingdom of God; for the wages of sin is death, and eternal damnation: Our sins separates us from God. It is appointed for every single person, to die once: After that; comes The Judgement, of The Holy Almighty God.
But The Heavenly Father in His love and mercy, sent His only begotten Son; Jesus Christ, to atone for our sins: He left Heaven’s Throne, was God in flesh, conceived by The Holy Spirit, born of a virgin; lived a holy perfect life, while being in same temptations as we are, yet without sin; was condemned unjustly to death, although being innocent; was beaten, mocked, flogged, and crucified on the cross, and gave up His life and Blood willingly on our behalf; for there is no forgiveness of sins, without the shedding of blood: But Christ; The Spotless and Unblemished Lamb of God, The Final Perfect Sacrifice once and for all; took the punishment of our sins on the cross, sacrificed Himself for us, and paid the sin debt in full; past, present, and future; so we can be forgiven of all our sins, and be redeemed back to God; after the fall in Paradise, by satan's tempting; through The Holy Precious Blood, which Jesus shed on the middle cross at Golgotha; in His everlasting love, towards every single one of us.
If you truly change your mind from your unbelief towards The Lord Jesus Christ, The Holy One of Israel; and believe, have faith, and trust, with all your heart; that Jesus Christ of Nazareth, The King Messiah; The only begotten Son, of The one and only True Living God; was crucified on the middle cross at Golgotha, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, rose from the dead by God’s power on the third day, according to The Holy Bible, and by faith receive Him as your personal Lord and Savior; through The Holy Royal Blood of The Lord Jesus Christ; you will be saved, and are born again from above, of The Holy Spirit of God. Every sin, that weighs down your inner being; even the ones, you never dare to speak of; will be forgiven. Change your mind from your unbelief towards The Lord Jesus Christ, believe The Gospel, follow The Lord Jesus Christ; and you will spend your eternity in Heaven, with our Holy Almighty God; where is no more death, sorrow, pain nor crying.
John 3:16 – For God so loved the world; that He gave His only begotten Son, (Jesus Christ); that whoever believes in Him; will not perish (in Hell); but have everlasting life (in Heaven).
John 14:6 – The Lord Jesus Christ; said to him: ''I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life: No one comes to The Father (in Heaven); but by Me.''
John 6:47 – (The Lord Jesus Christ; said to them:) ''Most assuredly, I say to you: He, that believes in Me; has everlasting life.''
John 3:3 – The Lord Jesus Christ answered; and said to him: ''Most assuredly, I say to you: Except someone is born again (from above, of The Holy Spirit of God); he cannot see The Kingdom of God.''
1. John 5:12 – He, who has The (only begotten) Son (of God, Jesus Christ); has (everlasting) life: And he, who does has not have The Son of God; has not (everlasting) life. (Religion or churches, is not what saves us: Salvation is a Person; our Lord and our God: Jesus Christ. We have connection to The Father God; through His Son, Jesus Christ; in The Holy Spirit. It is not about being outwardly religious: It is; that everyone of us, would have a personal relationship with God.)
The Book of Acts 4:12 – Nor is there salvation in any other: For there is no other name under Heaven given among men, (only The Lord Jesus Christ), which we must be saved.
Romans 10:9 – That if you confess with your mouth, The Lord Jesus; and believe in your heart, that God has raised Him from the dead; you will be saved.
Romans 10:13 – For whoever calls on the Name of The LORD (Jesus Christ); will be saved.
Romans 8:1-2 – There is therefore now no condemnation to them, who are in Christ Jesus; (who are born again from above; of The Holy Spirit of God): For the law of The Spirit of life, in Christ Jesus: Has made me free; from the law of sin, and death.
Romans 5:1 – Therefore, being justified by faith: We have peace with God; through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-10 – For it is by grace, you have been saved, through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is The Gift of God: Not of works; so no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus; for good works, which God has prepared beforehand; that we should walk in them. (According to The Holy Bible: Salvation is completely, entirely, and 100%; by belief, faith, and trust, in The Lord Jesus Christ, by His mercy, and His finished Work of The Cross; God sees us worthy in Christ. Not one of us have lived, and will not live completely sinless; even after being born again: Only The Lord Jesus Christ lived a perfect sinless life, and fullfilled The Law perfectly. We can not earn salvation by our good deeds, and we are not kept saved by our good deeds. God has given us free will, how faithfully we want to follow Him. Forsaking sins is absolutely God’s will, but sometimes it can take a long time, and if we continue to live in sin on purpose, and intentionally: We will reap, what we sow; but God is yet merciful, and longsuffering. Even if we are bound by alcohol, drugs, lust, homosexuality, or any other sin; but we believe, have faith, and trust, with all our heart and soul in Jesus Christ, as our Lord and Savior; We don’t have even the smallest fear Hell; but access to Heaven, thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ: For Christ’s Holy Divine Blood, has washed all our sins away; and we have been sealed, secured, and sanctified eternally, with The God’s Holy Spirit of promise; which quarantees our inheritance, of The Kingdom of The Merciful, Holy, Almighty God. Belief, faith, and trust, in The Lord Jesus Christ + nothing else = Salvation.)
Titus 3:5 – Not by works of righteousness, which we have done; but according to His mercy: The Lord Jesus Christ saved us; by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of The Holy Spirit.
Romans 5:8 – But God demonstrates His great love toward us, in that; while we were still sinners: The Lord Jesus Christ died for us.
Isaiah 1:18 – ''Come now, and let us reason together. ''Says The LORD (Jesus Christ: The Merciful, Almighty God): ''Though your sins are like scarlet; they will be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson; they will be as wool.''
1. Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God, (God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob), (Jacob = Israel), and one Mediator, between God and men: The Man Christ Jesus. (There is only one God, in three different Persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. This is called; The Holy Trinity, or; The Holy Tri Unity. There are not three different Gods: But only one God; in three different Persons.)
The Book of Revelation 1:8 – (The Lord Jesus Christ; The Lion of Judah; said:) ''I am The Alpha, and The Omega; The Beginning, and The Ending.'' Says The Lord God: ''Who is, and who was, and who is to come: The Almighty.'' (The King of Kings, and Lord of Lords: The Most High God)
1. Peter 5:8 – Be sober minded, be vigilant: Because your adversary; the devil, (or satan, which means; accuser, or adversary); walks about, like a roaring lion: Seeking; whom he may devour.
John 10:10 – (The Lord Jesus Christ; The Prince of Peace; said:) ''The thief, (satan), does not come; except to steal, to kill, and to destroy: I have come, that they may have life; and that they may have it more abundantly.''
Ephesians 6:12 –For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood; but against principalities; against powers; against the rulers, of the darkness of this world; against the spiritual forces of evil, in the heavenly places.
Isaiah 41:10 – (The Lord Jesus Christ; The God of The Heavenly Armies; said:) ''Do not be afraid; for I am with you: Do not be intimidated; for I am your God: I will strengthen you, yes; I will help you: I will uphold you, with My righteous right hand.''
Isaiah 54:10 – ''For the mountains may depart, and the hills may be removed: But My unfailing love for you; will never be shaken: And My Covenant of Peace; will never be removed.'' Says the LORD; who has mercy on you.''
The Book of Revelation 22:12 – (The Lord Jesus Christ: The Maker of all, and everything; that ever exists, that has ever existed, and that will ever exist: The Holy Almighty God; said:) ''And, behold: I come quickly; and My reward is with Me: To give every man; according, as his work shall be.''
The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace; In Jesus Christ’s Holy, Royal, Merciful, All Powerful, and Mighty Name, Amen.
@rodrigoparreira2055
Lemmy is so amazing that he passed away in 2015 and still releases music in 2023, a true legend
@xgndiesel1179
He's to badass to die lol
@greywebs1944
Artists of all genre never die Rock n Roll will never die 🤘
@toddfarrand3292
This has been put for a few decades.... Original title fuck metallica
@ThaKingzsouljahPR777
Lemmy is a Rock god! What do ya expect?! 😂
@BrianLowery-de6lw
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@kevgmei
Lemmy's voice was perfect for Metallica covers, and it's really cool to see Snaggletooth animated!
@markzelepugas6046
Without Motörhead there would be no Metallica
@ReverendWin-id9gp
Motorhead is metallica's daddy
@itsjustlyle
You mean Hetfield's voice was perfect to emulate Lemmy.