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)
Fight
Motörhead Lyrics
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Midnight beat the drum,
Black night, black night,
Black night, cut and run,
Slaughter, slaughter,
Slaughter, flee your bed,
Quarter, no quarter,
No quarter, don't lose your head,
Fighting in the west,
Fighting in the east,
Fighting like a beast,
You must stand and fight,
Fight, fight, fight,
Fight, make it right,
Fight, fight,
Fighting, fighting,
Fighting, for your life,
Riding, riding,
Riding, endless nights,
Laughing, laughing,
Laughing, to our death,
Laughing, laughing,
Laughing, to our final breath,
Fighting in the west,
Fighting in the east,
What a bloody mess,
You will stand and fight,
Fight, fight, fight,
Fight, make it right,
Fight, fight,
Reaver, reaver,
Reaver, riding fast,
Believer, believer,
Believer, loyal to the last,
Faithful, faithful,
Faithful, to our creed,
Soldier, till it's over,
Till it's over, everything we need,
Fighting to the last,
Fighting to the death,
Your last dying breath,
You must stand and fight,
Fight, fight, fight,
Fight, make it right,
Fight, fight,
Fight, stand and fight,
Stand and fight, stand and fight,
Make it right, stand and fight,
You must fight, fight,
You motherfucker
The lyrics to "Fight" by Motörhead depict the struggles of battle and the necessity for soldiers to fight for their lives and beliefs. The repetition of the words "midnight" and "black night" paints a dark and ominous picture of the scene. The lines "slaughter, slaughter, slaughter, flee your bed" and "laughing, laughing, laughing, to our final breath" convey the intense emotions and adrenaline rush that come with fighting for one's life. The chorus, with its repeated urging to "fight" and "make it right," emphasizes the importance of standing up and fighting for what one believes in, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
The second verse emphasizes the global nature of the conflict, with soldiers fighting in both the West and the East, and the line "what a bloody mess" speaks to the violent and chaotic nature of war. As the verses progress, the lyrics become more personal, with the mention of specific types of soldiers such as "reavers" and "believers" and the call to remain "faithful to our creed." The final lines reinforce the importance of fighting until the very end and not giving up, even when faced with the certainty of death.
Overall, "Fight" is a powerful and intense song that captures the harsh realities of war and the need for individuals to stand up and fight for their beliefs and survival.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight, midnight,
It's midnight, the perfect time to start fighting.
Midnight beat the drum,
The sound of the drum beat signifies the beginning of the fight.
Black night, black night,
It's a dark night, the perfect opportunity to launch an attack.
Black night, cut and run,
If you're scared, you better run away now before it's too late.
Slaughter, slaughter,
It's a fight to the death, the goal is to annihilate the enemy.
Slaughter, flee your bed,
Get out of your comfortable bed and join the fight or run for your life.
Quarter, no quarter,
There are no rules in war, no mercy will be given.
No quarter, don't lose your head,
Maintain your composure even in the midst of chaos.
Fighting in the west,
The battle is raging in the west.
Fighting in the east,
The battle is also raging in the east.
Fighting like a beast,
Fighting fiercely and relentlessly, like a ferocious animal.
You must stand and fight,
There's no other option, you must fight till the end.
Fight, fight, fight,
The battle cry to keep fighting.
Fight, make it right,
Fight to the end and make sure that justice is served.
Fighting, fighting,
The never-ending battle continues.
Fighting, for your life,
Fighting to stay alive and survive the war.
Riding, riding,
Riding into the battle on horseback.
Riding, endless nights,
The battle seems to go on forever, with endless nights of fighting.
Laughing, laughing,
Laughing in the face of death, mocking the enemy.
Laughing, to our death,
Laughing even as we face our inevitable death.
Laughing, laughing,
The laughter continues, even in the face of danger.
Laughing, to our final breath,
We will continue to laugh until our last breath.
What a bloody mess,
It's a gruesome scene, with blood everywhere.
Reaver, reaver,
The cavalry is charging into battle.
Reaver, riding fast,
Charging into battle at top speed.
Believer, believer,
Someone who strongly believes in their cause.
Believer, loyal to the last,
Staying committed to their cause until the very end.
Faithful, faithful,
Staying dedicated and loyal to their beliefs.
Faithful, to our creed,
Committed to their creed and values.
Soldier, till it's over,
Fighting like true soldiers until the war is over.
Till it's over, everything we need,
When it's all over, victory will be everything they need.
Fighting to the last,
Fighting until the very end, until their very last breath.
Fighting to the death,
The fight will continue until one side is defeated and dies.
Your last dying breath,
Until the last moment before dying, the fight will not stop.
Fight, stand and fight,
The call to fight and stand up to the enemy.
Stand and fight, stand and fight,
Repeatedly urging warriors to stand up and fight with courage.
Make it right, stand and fight,
Stand up and fight for what's right and just.
You must fight, fight,
The ultimate message: you must fight to the end.
You motherfucker
An insulting phrase aimed at the enemy, expressing anger and hatred towards them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN KILMISTER, PHILIP CAMPBELL, MICAEL DELAOGLOU
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