Life
Motörhead Lyrics

I don't know who you are,
The singer is unaware of the person's identity.

I don't know your name,
The singer does not know the name of the person.

But if you want to live,
To survive, you will have to follow a certain set of rules or 'the game.'

You better learn the game,
To live, you need to understand and adhere to the rules of life.

Don't know why you're here,
The artist is puzzled about the person's presence.

Ain't seen your face so far,
The singer has not yet met or seen the person.

If you don't want to fail,
To avoid failure, the person must take certain measures.

You better hide your scars,
One must keep their weaknesses or shortcomings hidden to succeed.

Make a poor man cry,
The way you lead your life can lead to distress for others, especially those who are disadvantaged.

The way you run your life,
The person's way of living their life has a direct impact on others.

Make a poor man laugh,
Your lifestyle can also lead to humor for some.

Time you hit the road,
It's time to move on to something else.

Better be on your way,
It's better to start over or pursue another avenue of success.

Don't scream,
Do not get hysterical or emotional.

Don't shout,
Do not use a loud voice to express your feelings.

Three strikes and you be out,
If you make too many mistakes, you will not get another chance.

It's a shame I know,
It's regrettable, but the reality is that there aren't always second chances.

No chance to see the show,
There is no opportunity to witness or participate in something.

Fear the man, kill the snitch,
Be wary of those in authority, and don't betray other people's confidence.

Just remember life's a bitch,
Life can be difficult and unforgiving.

I don't know what you've got,
The artist does not know what possessions or qualities the person has.

I don't know your mom,
The artist does not know the person's mother.

But if you don't like your life,
If the person dislikes their life, they must take action to change it.

Then don't act dumb,
If you are unhappy, it's time to make smart choices and change your situation.

I don't know where you go,
The singer has no idea where the person is headed.

And I sure don't care,
The singer has no interest in the person's actions or whereabouts.

If you don't want to starve,
To avoid hunger or scarcity, the person must take certain measures.

You better get your share,
To succeed, you need to grab opportunities and claim your part of resources.

Make a grown man sick,
The way you lead your life can make someone ill, even someone who is mature.

The way you run your mouth,
The way the person speaks or communicates can also lead to disgust or irritation for others.

Make a grown man shake,
The person's way of life can make someone apprehensive or fearful, even an adult.

The way you're running out,
The person's tendency to avoid responsibility or to flee from problems can have a negative impact.

Time to hit the skids,
It's time to escape or elude a dreadful situation.

Don't shout,
Do not use a loud voice to express your feelings.

Don't scream,
Do not get hysterical or emotional.

Three strikes and they be mean,
If others view you as a liability, they can quickly turn on you if you make too many errors.

A shame you're right,
It's regrettable, but the statement or belief expressed is accurate.

No chance to see the fight,
You do not have the opportunity to observe or participate in a traditional dispute.

Be a man, fix the glitch,
Take responsibility for your actions and correct your mistakes like an adult.

Just remember life's a bitch,
Life can be challenging and ruthless.

I don't know what you see,
The artist does not know what the person is observing or perceiving.

I don't know the score,
The singer does not know the situation or the facts of the matter.

But if you don't like blood,
If the person does not like seeing blood or being part of a violent situation, they should avoid it.

You better close the door,
To avoid unpleasant scenarios, one must shut down certain possibilities.

I don't know how you think,
The artist has no idea what the person's thought process or belief system is like.

Don't want to hear your tale,
The artist is not interested in hearing a story from the person.

And if you talk too much,
If the person reveals too much information or talks excessively, it can lead to trouble.

You're going to land in jail,
The person's excessive speech could lead to legal troubles.

Make a tall man short,
The way you lead your life can be embarrasing to others, irrespective of their height.

To see you act this way,
The person's ways could be pathetic or disappointing to others.

Make a short man puke,
Your actions could be nauseating or revolting to someone, even someone who is shorter than you.

The way you waste the day,
The manner in which you squander your time could be irritating to others.

Time to go to hell,
It's time to move on to another terrible scenario.

Better be on your way,
It's better to abandon a situation that isn't working out.

Don't moan,
Do not express your complaints in a low, mournful manner.

Don't pout,
Do not express annoyance or irritation through facial expressions or body language.

Three strikes takes your ass out,
Repeated mistakes or failures lead to exclusion or termination from a particular scenario.

Oh no, bad news,
An exclamation or cry of fear, shock, or regret.

No chance to shine your shoes,
There's no opportunity for our protagonist to show off or present their work.

Fear the sky, eat the rich,
Be afraid of what cannot be controlled, and take advantage of those in power.

Just remember life's a bitch
The overarching message of the song that life is difficult and unforgiving.