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)
Murder Show
Motörhead Lyrics
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Action, thriller, how much would you give
To be there, watching, when the killer strikes
To be there, greedy, when he takes a life
Something in humanity is real keen to go
These days everybody gets to go to the murder show
Fire, fire, children die in flames
Roadkill, roadkill, slow down your car
You might see the victim if he wasn´t dragged too far
People seem to want to see themselves laid low
These days everybody gets to go to the murder show
Rapist, Rapist, people driving by
Racist, Racist, cross burn in the sky
No one to help them, no one to raise a hand
Everyone frightened all across the land
One day they might get to see a face they know
These days everybody gets to go
Something in humanity is real keen to go
These days everybody gets to go to the murder show
The lyrics to Motörhead’s song “Murder Show” offer a commentary on humanity’s fascination with violence and death. The lyrics describe different scenarios where people are either witnessing or causing acts of violence. The first verse describes a killer who knows where people live and how much they would pay to witness the murders. The second verse describes people watching children burning alive, slowing down to witness roadkill, and potentially seeing a rape or cross burning. The chorus ties these scenarios together, suggesting that there is something in humanity that is drawn to the murder show.
The lyrics suggest that there is a twisted desire in humanity to see death and destruction. Rather than turning away, people slow down and watch, or even pay to witness it. The song suggests that this desire is becoming increasingly prevalent, with “everybody” getting to go to the murder show. The repetition of the word “everybody” suggests that anyone can be a part of this twisted desire, suggesting a lack of empathy and morality in society.
Overall, “Murder Show” is a commentary on society’s fascination with violence and death. The lyrics suggest an increasing trend of people wanting to witness or even cause violence, rather than turning away. It is a striking commentary on the darker side of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Killer, Killer, he knows where you live
The murderer is aware of where you reside and can potentially harm you.
Action, thriller, how much would you give
If given the opportunity to witness a murder, how much would you pay for the experience?
To be there, watching, when the killer strikes
The desire to observe a murder as it occurs, in person.
To be there, greedy, when he takes a life
An insatiable desire to witness the taking of another's life.
Something in humanity is real keen to go
Human beings possess a natural inclination to experience violence and death.
These days everybody gets to go to the murder show
In modern society, there is an abundance of opportunities to view violent acts and murders.
Fire, fire, children die in flames
Tragic and fatal events that involve the death of innocent children in a fire.
People standing, to see them scream in pain
Instead of helping in times of distress, some individuals find entertainment in observing others in agony.
Roadkill, roadkill, slow down your car
A potential opportunity to view a dead animal on the side of the road.
You might see the victim if he wasn't dragged too far
If the carcass remains intact and hasn't been moved from the scene, it may still be observable.
Rapist, Rapist, people driving by
Individuals driving past a location where a rapist has attacked, without intervening to offer aid or assistance.
Racist, Racist, cross burn in the sky
The presence of racism and hate crimes, demonstrated by a burning cross.
No one to help them, no one to raise a hand
A lack of assistance or support for those in need of help or protection.
Everyone frightened all across the land
Fear and trepidation felt by individuals throughout the region or country.
One day they might get to see a face they know
It's possible that one of the victims one day may be someone known personally by the observer.
These days everybody gets to go
In modern times, even the most passive observers now have the opportunity to view and experience violent acts.
Something in humanity is real keen to go
There is an inherent desire within humanity to experience and observe death and violence.
These days everybody gets to go to the murder show
In modern times, violent and deadly events have become commonplace and easily accessible to the public.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN FRASER KILMISTER, MICAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU, MICHAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU, PHILIP ANTHONY CAMPBELL
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