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 Ain't No Nice Guy
Motörhead Lyrics
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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
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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@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
@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.
@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