In the Name Of Tragedy
Motörhead Lyrics

Were you ever lost,
Have you ever felt lost in life, unsure of where you're going?

Were you ever young,
Have you experience youth and all the wildness and fun that comes with it?

Were you ever safe little brother,
Have you ever felt safe or protected, particularly by someone older, like a brother figure?

Do you see the sense of the evidence,
Can you comprehend and understand the evidence or truth that is presented to you?

Are you still part of the struggle,
Do you feel like you're still fighting or struggling in life, with no apparent end in sight?

Did you bang your head,
Have you ever banged your head, a physical gesture that symbolizes emotional frustration and confusion?

Did you go to bed,
Have you gone to sleep, perhaps to escape the problems or worries of the day?

Does it still feel pretty funky,
Do you still feel funky or strange about a certain situation or experience?

Lay back and dream,
Relax and let your mind wander, perhaps to a more positive and peaceful place.

In the death machine,
In a situation or environment that is destructive or negative.

Pity you still think like a monkey,
It's unfortunate that despite evolution and progress, some people still think and behave in primitive or animalistic ways.

Bring it up, bring it down til you hit the ground,
Keep trying and pushing yourself to the limit, never giving up until you've reached your goal or hit rock bottom.

Get a rude attitude, turn the world around,
Adopting a bold and defiant attitude can help you gain control of your life and maybe even the world around you.

Shall we see, shall we disagree,
Shall we examine or discuss an issue, even if we don't agree?

Sing it all in the name of tragedy,
Voice your frustrations and grievances through music or art, as tragedy and pain can often inspire great creativity.

Did you ever lie,
Have you ever told a lie, even a small one?

Ever wonder why,
Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do or why people behave the way they do?

Nobody believed you honey,
No one trusted or believed what you had to say.

What a pretty smile,
Superficial charm and attractiveness can often mask deceitful or manipulative behavior.

Drive the people wild,
Captivate and excite others, often with the intention of gaining power or influence over them.

Wonder who ran off with the money,
Questioning who may have taken or misused a significant amount of money or resources.

Do you ever change,
Do you evolve and grow as a person, or do you remain stagnant?

Is it going to rain,
Will there be trouble or turmoil on the horizon?

Will it bring you pennies from heaven,
Will the storm or crisis bring unexpected rewards or blessings?

Do you know the score,
Do you understand the rules of the game or the reality of a situation?

Are you waiting for,
Are you anticipating or hoping for something to happen?

Anxious for the new Armageddon,
Excited or eager for a great conflict or upheaval.

Live it up, live it down til we hit the ground,
Embrace life, both the good and bad, knowing that it will all come to an end eventually.

Cop a rude attitude from the world around,
Adopt a tough and abrasive persona to protect yourself from the harsh realities of life.

Sing it all in the name of tragedy,
Express your emotions and reflections through music, especially during times of great hardship.

Marbles in your mouth,
Speaking incoherently or insensibly, perhaps due to anxiety or nervousness.

What's it all about,
Questioning the meaning or purpose behind something.

Do you know the name of the winner,
Knowing who the triumphant or successful party is in a certain situation or competition.

If I was to go,
If I were to leave or die.

Would you let it show,
Would you express any sort of emotion or sorrow for my departure?

Life is not a t.v. dinner,
Life is not an easy, prepackaged or reheated meal, but rather something that requires work and effort.

If you dream of me,
If you imagine or fantasize about me.

Will you ever see,
Will you ever catch on or understand what's happening?

Do you want a piece of the action,
Are you eager to get involved or participate in something exciting or profitable?

If I wasn't sure,
If I were uncertain or unclear about something.

Would you do it more,
Would you continue to confuse or mislead me, even if you knew I wasn't sure?

Help me to achieve an erection,
Give me the support or encouragement I need to feel confident or capable.

Sing it loud, sing it out, make the people shout,
Make your voice heard, speak your mind clearly and confidently to rouse others to action or attention.

Get it all, get it on, get it sorted out,
Take care of everything you need to do, eliminate distractions, concentrate on the task at hand.

Be a seer, be sincere, can you really see,
Be someone who can perceive and understand things more deeply, with honesty and authenticity.

All in the name of tragedy
All for the purpose of exploring and addressing difficult or painful experiences or emotions.