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)
Love For Sale
Motörhead Lyrics
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Crazy arms, crazy legs, save me the last dance
Hold me tight, make me warm, give me shelter
Treat me right, in from the storm, helter skelter
You know the way, the game is tough
Need some motivation, to help you get it up
Cause it's only, love for sale,
I can't believe it's legal,
To send it through the mail
Only love for sale
Call me up, call me back, call me what you want to
Shoot your shot, shoot the moon, nothing that you can't do
All for me, one for all, shoulder to shoulder
Here and gone, sure like to ball, rock n' roller
You know the way, stuff goes around,
You need a half nelson, to help you get it down
Cause it's only, love for sale,
Heart of gold and hard as nails
I can't believe it's legal,
To send it through the mail
Only love for sale
Rip it up, rip it out, Shake your money maker
Feels so good, in and out, real earth shaker
Get up close, stroke your bones, get a grip babe
Take a trip, take me home, feel the earth shift babe
You know the way, so get it right
You don't need an airplane, to get you through the night
Cause it's only, love for sale,
Heart of gold and hard as nails
I can't believe it's legal,
To send it through the mail
Only love for sale
The lyrics to Motörhead’s “Love For Sale” explore the world of sexuality and substance abuse. The song attacks the prostitution industry, suggesting that it is only right to think of something as personal as ‘love’ as a product that can be sold. The lyrics describe various sexual acts, and the people involved in them, such as the person looking for romance and the person who needs motivation to get through a tough game. The lyrics are graphic and unapologetic about sex, describing the emotions and physical sensations in a boldly candid way.
The song also touches on the use of drugs, describing how both sex and drugs can be used as a way to escape from the stress and tensions of everyday life. The lyrics suggest that using these substances is a form of self-medication, helping people to deal with the pressures of their lives. The repeated refrain of “only love for sale” implies that love and sex are not freely given, but rather are commodities that can be purchased by those who can afford them.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking good, stepping out, looking for romance
I am looking great, heading out, searching for love
Crazy arms, crazy legs, save me the last dance
My arms and legs are going wild, let's dance until the final song
Hold me tight, make me warm, give me shelter
Hug me tightly, keep me warm, protect me
Treat me right, in from the storm, helter skelter
Be kind to me, after a bad time, right now
You know the way, the game is tough
You understand it, this is a difficult game
Need some motivation, to help you get it up
You require inspiration to boost you up
Cause it's only, love for sale,
That's because it is simply, affection on the market
Heart of gold and hard as nails
Heart full of loving, while being strong and resilient
I can't believe it's legal,
I can't fathom it's lawful
To send it through the mail
To dispatch it by post
Only love for sale
It's merely love that's being put up for sale
Call me up, call me back, call me what you want to
Just give me a ring, ring me back, or address me in whichever way you fancy
Shoot your shot, shoot the moon, nothing that you can't do
Take your chance, aim high, there's nothing that you're unable to accomplish
All for me, one for all, shoulder to shoulder
I want everything, all for one and one for all, supporting each other
Here and gone, sure like to ball, rock n' roller
Here today, gone tomorrow, definitely love to have fun, rockstar
You know the way, stuff goes around,
You understand how things revolve
You need a half nelson, to help you get it down
You require support to accomplish it
Rip it up, rip it out, Shake your money maker
Let's go crazy, dance wildly, show off your money-making potential
Feels so good, in and out, Real earth shaker
It feels delightful, going back and forth, A definite game-changer
Get up close, stroke your bones, get a grip babe
Move closer to me, caress your bones, keep it together dear
Take a trip, take me home, feel the earth shift babe
Let's go on a journey, take me to your place, experience the world's transformation darling
You know the way, so get it right
You know how it goes, so do it correctly
You don't need an airplane, to get you through the night
You don't need the help of an aircraft, to get through the night
Cause it's only, love for sale,
Because it's just affection on the market
Heart of gold and hard as nails
Heart full of loving, while being strong and resilient
I can't believe it's legal,
I can't fathom it's lawful
To send it through the mail
To dispatch it by post
Only love for sale
It's merely love that's being put up for sale
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN FRASER KILMISTER, MICAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU, MICHAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU, PHILIP ANTHONY CAMPBELL
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