I Ain't No Nice Guy
Motörhead Lyrics


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When I was young I was the nicest guy I knew
I thought I was the chosen one
But time went by and I found out a thing or two
My shine wore off as time wore on
I thought that I was living out the perfect life
But in the lonely hours when the truth begins to bite
I thought about the times when I turned my back & stalled
I ain't no nice guy after all

When I was young I was the only game in town
I thought I had it down for sure,
But time went by and I was lost in what I found
The reasons blurred, the way unsure
I thought that I was living life the only way
But as I saw that life was more than day to day
I turned around, I read the writing on the wall

I ain't no nice guy after all
I ain't no nice guy after all

In all the years you spend between your birth and death




You find there's lots of times you should have saved your breath
It comes as quite a shock when that trip leads to fall

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Ain't No Nice Guy" by Motörhead, the singer reflects upon his younger years and the way he saw himself as a good person. However, as time passed, he learned some difficult lessons about himself and his place in the world. He no longer sees himself as the perfect guy he once believed himself to be, but rather acknowledges his own flaws and mistakes. Despite this realization, he still struggles with the consequences of his past actions.


The song speaks to the common human experience of growing older and seeing things in a new light. As we move through life, we gain perspective and understanding, but this often comes at a cost. We may learn things about ourselves that we don't like, or come to regret actions we once took for granted. The singer's struggle to reconcile his past with his present is something many people can relate to.


Overall, "I Ain't No Nice Guy" is a powerful and introspective song that speaks to the complexity of the human experience. It reminds us that even those of us who strive to be good people are still capable of making mistakes, and that sometimes the hardest person to face is ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was young I was the nicest guy I knew
In my youth, I believed I was the most virtuous and kind person I had ever known.


I thought I was the chosen one
I believed that I was destined for greatness and success.


But time went by and I found out a thing or two
As time passed, I learned valuable lessons that changed my perspective.


My shine wore off as time wore on
As I aged, my once-impressive qualities and accomplishments dwindled in significance.


I thought that I was living out the perfect life
I believed that my lifestyle and choices were ideal and flawless.


But in the lonely hours when the truth begins to bite
During introspective moments of isolation, I faced the harsh reality of my flaws.


I thought about the times when I turned my back & stalled
I reflected on the instances where I avoided responsibility or commitment.


I ain't no nice guy after all
I ultimately came to the realization that I am not the kind and admirable person I once thought I was.


When I was young I was the only game in town
During my youth, I believed that I was the only one who mattered or made an impact.


I thought I had it down for sure
I was confident and certain in my abilities and knowledge.


But time went by and I was lost in what I found
As time passed, I became uncertain and confused by the realities I encountered.


The reasons blurred, the way unsure
I struggled to understand why things were happening and how to navigate those challenges.


But as I saw that life was more than day to day
I eventually realized that existence is more than just a series of ordinary moments.


I turned around, I read the writing on the wall
I stopped and took notice of the obvious signs and signals around me that I had previously ignored.


In all the years you spend between your birth and death
Throughout one's entire lifespan from beginning to end,


You find there's lots of times you should have saved your breath
There exist numerous moments where it would have been better not to speak or express oneself.


It comes as quite a shock when that trip leads to fall
It is jarring and distressing when a journey or experience ends in failure or disappointment.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN FRASER KILMISTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sokolrokkatru3197

When I was young
I was the nicest guy I knew
I thought I was the chosen one
But time went by
And I found out a thing or two
My shine wore off as time wore on

I thought that I was living
Out the perfect life
But in the lonely hours
When the truth begins to bite
I thought about the times
When I turned my back and stalled
I ain't no nice guy after all


When I was young
I was the nicest guy in town
I thought I had it down for sure
But time went by
And I was lost in what I found
The reasons blurred, the way unsure

I thought that I was living
Life the only way
But I saw that life was
More than day to day
I turned around
I read the writing on the wall
I ain't no nice guy after all
I ain't no nice guy after all


In all the years you spent
Between your birth and death
You find there's lots of times
When you should have saved your breath
It comes as quite a shock
When that trip leads to the fall
I ain't no nice guy after all
I ain't no nice guy after all


When I was young
I was the nicest guy I knew
I thought I was the chosen one
But time went by and
I found out a thing or two
My shine wore off as time wore on

I thought that I was living
Out the perfect life
But in the lonely hours
When the moon's the only light
I thought about the times
I turned my back and stalled
I ain't no nice guy after all
I ain't no nice guy after alll



All comments from YouTube:

@andysedgley

"My shine wore off as time wore on..." That's not just a lyric, that's poetry.

@reine71658

In the good songs it always is.

@djignatin4043

Boy do I relate to those lyrics.

@paal8193

This melody is a Plagiate "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Dylan !!

@andysedgley

@@paal8193 If you say so Paal ♠️

@mmwosu

If you live long enough, you’ll learn the sting of that lyric.

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@kurtishodges5608

Lemmy & Ozzy can't get better than that. RIP Lemmy ♠️

@johngurnhill4633

Two legends

@noneofyourbusiness43

Well, Lemmy could at least, but this is great overall

@filthydwarf

Rip ozzy

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