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)
I`m So Bad
Motörhead Lyrics
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Sleep on red-hot branding irons
When I walk the roadway shakes
Bed's a mess of rattlesnakes
Voodoo child, black cat bone
Scratch your back, hear you moan
Get me up, you go down
War and peace, peace and love
Say it if you dare
Iron fist, velvet glove
I'm so bad, baby I don't care
Black-hearted to the bone
Older than The Rolling Stones
Been to heaven, been to hell
Bought the farm and I won't sell
Give and take, rise and fall
Rise up and take it all
Secret love, I won't tell
Knock you up and ring your bell
Kiss the whip, eat the gun
Tell me it ain't fair
Midnight victim, hit and run
I'm so bad, baby I don't care
I make the blind to see
Shoot 'em full of R'n'B
I make the lame to walk
Come round and pop your cork
Wham, bam, thank you ma'am
Thought I heard the back door slam
Overkill, walk the line
Kill the lights, it's lampshade time
On the road, on the lam
People running scared
I'm everything they say I am
I'm so bad, baby I don't care
The lyrics to Motörhead's song "I'm So Bad" are a declaration of the singer's unapologetic and reckless lifestyle. The first verse sets the tone with imagery of making love to mountain lions and sleeping on branding irons. The second verse delves into themes of black magic and sexual domination. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm so bad, baby I don't care" as a refrain, emphasizing the attitude of not giving a damn about the consequences of their actions.
The third verse continues with the singer's experiences of life and death, having been to both heaven and hell and refusing to sell their soul. The fourth verse shifts to themes of power and control, with lyrics about taking what they want and dominating their partners. The final verse is a rapid-fire list of actions and feelings, including references to pop culture and criminal activity, ending with a repetition of the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
I make love to mountain lions
I am fearless and can even conquer the most dangerous animals with ease.
Sleep on red-hot branding irons
I am tough, strong, and can endure pain and discomfort.
When I walk the roadway shakes
I exude a powerful presence and everyone takes notice when I enter a room or pass by.
Bed's a mess of rattlesnakes
My bed is filled with danger and chaos, yet I am not afraid to sleep there.
Voodoo child, black cat bone
I possess supernatural powers and am able to influence the world around me.
Scratch your back, hear you moan
I am skilled in the art of pleasure and able to satisfy anyone I desire.
Get me up, you go down
I am in control and can dominate any situation or person.
Tall building, single bound
I have incredible physical abilities and can accomplish amazing feats.
War and peace, peace and love
I am a complex individual with a range of emotions and beliefs.
Say it if you dare
I am not afraid to speak my mind and stand up for what I believe in.
Iron fist, velvet glove
I am powerful and commanding, yet also sensitive and compassionate.
I'm so bad, baby I don't care
I am unapologetic for who I am and refuse to conform to society's expectations.
Black-hearted to the bone
I am dark and mysterious, with a heart filled with darkness and secrets.
Older than The Rolling Stones
I am timeless and have been around for generations.
Been to heaven, been to hell
I have experienced the extremes of life and have lived to tell the tale.
Bought the farm and I won't sell
I am committed to my beliefs and will never back down or give up.
Give and take, rise and fall
I understand the ebb and flow of life and know that there are ups and downs.
Rise up and take it all
I am a go-getter and will stop at nothing to achieve my goals and dreams.
Secret love, I won't tell
I have many secrets and am a very private person.
Knock you up and ring your bell
I am a skilled lover and can satisfy anyone's desires.
Kiss the whip, eat the gun
I am drawn to danger and am not afraid to take risks.
Tell me it ain't fair
I am aware that life can be unfair, but I am not afraid to face it head-on.
Midnight victim, hit and run
I am a predator, coming out at night to take what I want and leave without a trace.
I make the blind to see
I have a way of opening people's eyes to a new way of thinking or viewing the world.
Shoot 'em full of R'n'B
I am a music lover and can appreciate and enjoy a variety of genres.
I make the lame to walk
I have the power to heal and change people's lives for the better.
Come round and pop your cork
I am a passionate lover and can make anyone lose control with desire and pleasure.
Wham, bam, thank you ma'am
I am efficient in my actions and can get things done quickly and with precision.
Thought I heard the back door slam
I am always on the lookout for danger and am ready to defend myself at a moment's notice.
Overkill, walk the line
I am a perfectionist and will put in the extra effort to make sure everything is done right.
Kill the lights, it's lampshade time
I am ready to party and let loose, and will do so even in the darkest of places.
On the road, on the lam
I am always moving, always on the go, and am never content to stay in one place for too long.
People running scared
I am feared and respected by many, and people know to stay out of my way.
I'm everything they say I am
I am a legend, a myth, someone who is spoken about in hushed tones with awe and reverence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Burston, Philip Campbell, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor
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"I'm So Bad (Baby I Don't Care)"
I make love to mountain lions,
Sleep on red-hot branding irons,
When I walk the roadway shakes,
Bed's a mess of rattlesnakes,
Voodoo child, black cat bone,
Scratch your back, hear you moan,
I get up, you go down,
Tall building, single bound,
War and peace and love,
Say it if you dare,
Iron fist, velvet glove,
I'm so bad, baby I don't care,
Black-hearted to the bone,
Older than The Rolling Stones,
Been to heaven, been to hell,
Bought the farm, and I won't sell,
Give and take, rise and fall,
Rise up and take it all,
Secret love, I won't tell,
Knock you up and ring your bell,
Kiss the whip, eat the gun,
Tell me it ain't fair,
Midnight victim, hit and run,
I'm so bad, baby I don't care,
I make the blind to see,
Shoot 'em full of R and B,
I make the lame to walk,
Come round and pop your cork,
Wham, bam, thank you ma'am,
Thought I heard the back door slam,
Overkill, walk the line,
Kill the lights, It's lampshade time,
On the road, on the lam,
People running scared,
I'm everything they say
I'm, I'm so bad, baby I don't care.
@MrControlroom
I'll bet Chuck Norris has a poster of Lemmy
@G.F.Browning
If not Chuck, I certainly do. Its on the wall right across from my bad, yep I sleep with Lem staring right at me, has a strage feeling of protection ngl and a strage you can do anything kinda power, Lemmy was the one of the greats an amazing singer and bass player and an even better man RIP Lemmy
@TimoDU
Lemmy is the only one who destroy Chuck Norris chills
@laaguelaadicta7112
😂😂😂
@The6977
😅😅😅
@kevinwaynehunt.9189
MOTORHEAD😎🏴.
@LeRouxBel
The only band to go out of the 80's cooler than they were before.
@davidas5049
You forgot pantera
@tyr5094
@@davidas5049 dude pantera where blast in 90s
@pflaffik
@@davidas5049 Pantera was a glam metal band at the time, if they exited the 80ies cooler then it was because of a style change. They were glam all along imho, the later focus on masculinity seemed like a made up commercial style - and you cant say that about Motorhead, even the people in their videos are just normal people who stand out.