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'll Be Your Sister
Motörhead Lyrics
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Be your mother, if you need somebody
If you need someone to love
I'm the one you should be thinking of
If you need somebody, I'm your hand in glove
Hand in glove
I'll be your lover, be your sister, yeah
If you need, you're feeling tired
Need someone to set your heart on fire
It's so lonely hanging on the wire
On the wire, stand up
I'll be your lover, be your sister maybe
I'll be your mother, if you need it baby
If you think that it's the end
I'm gonna prove I can come back again
If you need somebody, I'm your only friend
Only friend
Stand up
The lyrics to Motörhead's song "I'll Be Your Sister" have a simplicity and straightforwardness that belies their emotional depth. At its core, the song is about offering unflinching support and comfort to someone in need. The singer of the song offers to be whatever kind of relationship the person needs: lover, sister, mother. They sing, "If you need somebody, I'm your hand in glove," indicating that they will be perfectly suited to the person's needs. The repetition of "stand up" at the end of the verses is a call to action, urging the person to take control of their life and not give up. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is offering an almost unconditional kind of love and support, as they declare themselves to be the person's "only friend."
The song's simple lyrics are bolstered by a driving rock beat and Lemmy Kilmister's gritty vocals. The blend of the rough, edgy music with the protective, nurturing lyrics gives the song a unique and powerful energy. It's a reminder that even in the midst of chaos and turmoil, we all need someone to rely on, and that the offer of support, no matter what form it takes, can be a lifeline.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be your sister, be your lover, yeah
I'll fulfill any role you need me to play in your life, whether it is a sister, lover or anything else
Be your mother, if you need somebody
If you feel like you need someone to take care of you or support you like a mother, I'll be there for you
If you need someone to love
If you are craving love and affection, I'll be the one to provide it
I'm the one you should be thinking of
Whenever you feel alone or lost, you should think of me and know that I am here for you
If you need somebody, I'm your hand in glove
No matter what situation you find yourself in, I'll be by your side and a perfect fit for you, just like a hand in a glove
I'll be your lover, be your sister, yeah
I am willing to be whatever you need me to be, whether that is a romantic partner or a family member
I'll be your mother, if you need somebody
If you need someone to provide comfort or guidance, I am willing to take on the role of a mother
If you need, you're feeling tired
If you are feeling exhausted and drained, I am here to support you and give you the energy you need
Need someone to set your heart on fire
If you are seeking passion and excitement in your life, I am ready to ignite those feelings in your heart
It's so lonely hanging on the wire
Sometimes life can be isolating and challenging, and it feels like you are hanging on by a thread
On the wire, stand up
Despite the difficulties you face, you need to stand up and face them head-on, with my help if necessary
I'll be your lover, be your sister maybe
I am open to any possibility and willing to be there for you in whatever capacity you need, including as a sister or lover
I'll be your mother, if you need it baby
If you need someone to nurture and care for you, I am here to be a motherly figure for you
If you think that it's the end
If you feel like your situation is hopeless and there is no way out, I am here to remind you that it is not the end
I'm gonna prove I can come back again
I am here to show you that no matter how far down you might feel, you have the strength to come back and overcome any obstacle
If you need somebody, I'm your only friend
If you feel like you have nobody else to turn to, I am your friend and confidant who will always be there for you
Only friend
I am the only person you can truly count on in any situation
Stand up
Despite the difficulties you face, you need to stand tall and fight for what you want in life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Fraser Kilminster, Philip John Taylor
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