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)
Sex and Death
Motörhead Lyrics
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Fighting for our lives!
Danger in the trenches
But we still survive!
We know who we are!
We know who we are!
We remember every move
Don't look for maturity
Don't you even dare!
We are our own security,
And we don't even care!
We know what we do!
We know what we do!
We do what we must
(and we admire our attitude!)
Be damned, if you can't handle it,
(We) hope you break your neck-
Sex and death!
Show 'em your guitar!
Here we are in trouble,
Comin' every day
Slaughter in the alley?
(that would) make our bleedin' day!
We know all the rules!
We know all the rules!
We know more than you would like
(cuz) we ain't in your school!
We are tired of you now
We are sick and tired!
We are tired of hearing you
Say we should be quiet!
You ain't worth our time!
You ain't worth our time!
You ain't worth a dime!
We ain't gonna give it up
As long as we got breath:
Sex and death!!
The answer to life's mystery
Is simple and direct:
Sex and death!
Runnin' down the highway
And we ain't tired yet:
Sex and death!
Sex and death!!!
The song "Sex and Death" by Motörhead encapsulates the rebellious and unapologetic attitude that the band is known for. The lyrics are an unapologetic declaration of their defiance against societal norms and the status quo. The song opens with "Here we are still fighting, fighting for our lives! Danger in the trenches, but we still survive!" This can be interpreted as a metaphorical fight against the forces of conformity and the establishment. The reference to "trenches" could represent the struggles the band has faced throughout their career to stay true to their sound and true to themselves, despite opposition.
The chorus of the song, "We know who we are! We remember every move (We still bear the scars!)", reinforces the idea that the band is aware of the sacrifices and struggles they have faced along the way but remain resolute in their commitment to their ideals. The lyrics "Don't look for maturity, Don't you even dare! We are our own security, And we don't even care!" suggest that the band refuses to be "tamed" and will not pander to the expectations of others. They will continue to live according to their own rules, their own values, and their own definition of what's important.
The song's catchy chorus is the phrase "Sex and Death." This phrase can be interpreted in many ways, but it is probably a reference to the band's belief that life is ultimately about two things: pleasure and mortality. The line "The answer to life's mystery/ Is simple and direct: Sex and death!" reinforces this idea. The band seems to be saying that we should enjoy the pleasures of life because we all eventually face death. The song's message is an unapologetic declaration of their commitment to their music and their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are still fighting
Despite numerous obstacles, we continue to fight for our lives
Fighting for our lives!
Our very existence is at stake and we fight to preserve it
Danger in the trenches
We face danger and difficulty in our struggle
But we still survive!
Despite the adversity, we are still standing and refuse to give up
We know who we are!
We have a strong sense of identity and know our place in the world
We remember every move
Our past experiences have had a lasting impact on us and we carry the scars
(We still bear the scars!)
Our past experiences have left a permanent mark on us and shaped who we are
Don't look for maturity
We refuse to conform to societal expectations of what is considered "mature" behavior
Don't you even dare!
We will not be told what to do or how to behave
We are our own security,
We rely on our own strength and resilience to protect ourselves
And we don't even care!
We are indifferent to the opinions of others who do not share our values and lifestyle
We know what we do!
Our actions are deliberate and purposeful
We do what we must
We act according to our own beliefs and instincts, regardless of the consequences
(and we admire our attitude!)
We take pride in our bold and uncompromising approach to life
Be damned, if you can't handle it,
We are unapologetically ourselves and do not care if others cannot accept us
(We) hope you break your neck-
We are not afraid of confrontation and are willing to fight those who oppose us
Sex and death!
Living life to the fullest, embracing both pleasure and danger
Show 'em your guitar!
An invitation to display one's prowess and individuality through music
Here we are in trouble,
We often find ourselves in difficult situations
Comin' every day
These challenges and obstacles are a constant presence in our lives
Slaughter in the alley?
We do not shy away from violence and may even find pleasure in it
(that would) make our bleedin' day!
Our proclivity for danger and destruction is part of who we are
We know all the rules!
We are aware of the expectations placed on us but choose to disregard them
We know more than you would like
Despite what others may think, we have our own set of beliefs and priorities
(cuz) we ain't in your school!
We do not conform to societal norms and are not interested in following the crowd
We are tired of you now
We have grown tired of those who do not understand or accept us
We are sick and tired!
We are fed up with the negativity and judgment directed towards us
We are tired of hearing you
We are weary of those who try to tell us how to live our lives
Say we should be quiet!
We refuse to be silenced or stifled by those who do not share our values
You ain't worth our time!
Those who do not accept us are not deserving of our attention or respect
You ain't worth a dime!
We have no use for those who do not understand or respect us
We ain't gonna give it up
We will not compromise our values or beliefs for anyone
As long as we got breath:
For as long as we are alive, we will continue to embrace life on our own terms
Sex and death!!
Living life to the fullest, embracing both pleasure and danger
The answer to life's mystery
Through our experiences, we have come to understand what truly matters in life
Is simple and direct:
Our philosophy on life is straightforward and uncomplicated
Runnin' down the highway
We are always on the move, seeking new experiences and adventures
And we ain't tired yet:
Our passion and enthusiasm for life has not waned, despite the obstacles we face
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