Motörhead was an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by Lemmy (lead … Read Full Bio ↴Motörhead was an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by Lemmy (lead vocals, bass), Larry Wallis (guitar) and Lucas Fox (drums). Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to the new wave of British heavy metal, which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Though several guitarists and drummers have played in Motörhead, most of their best-selling albums and singles feature drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor and guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke.

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)

Speed Freak
Motörhead Lyrics

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Got to hurry, got to hurry
I don't believe you worry
Take it back, take it back
You know you can't do that
Don't want no sleep
Just hide and seek
Yes, I'm a speedfreak
Baby, I'm a speedfreak

Way too fast, way too fast
Gonna be the first and last
Shoot ya down, shoot ya down
Flamin' wreck you hit the ground
Up for a week
I don't want no sleep
'Cause I'm a speedfreak
Baby, I'm a speedfreak

No regrets, no regrets
You know you can't afford 'em yet
Comin' down, comin' down
Over, under, sideways, round
Up for a week
Playin' hide and seek

'Cause I'm a speedfreak
Everlasting speedfreak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Motörhead's song Speed Freak are about the thrills and dangers of living life in the fast lane. The singer expresses a constant need for speed and the desire to eschew sleep in favor of the constant adrenaline rush provided by being a speedfreak. He exclaims that he doesn't want to slow down and take it easy, refusing to believe that worry is necessary.

The chorus drives home this message even more plainly, with the singer declaring himself to be a speedfreak, proud of his ability to live life on the edge. He talks about driving "way too fast" and how it will likely be his undoing, but seems to embrace the danger and excitement of that lifestyle. The verses talk about the lack of regret the singer experiences as a result of his actions, as he's not quite ready to face the consequences of his actions just yet.

Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of recklessness and danger, and a reminder that some people will always be drawn to the thrill of living life at high speed.

Line by Line Meaning

Got to hurry, got to hurry
I need to hurry, I need to move quickly

I don't believe you worry
I don't believe that you are concerned or anxious

Take it back, take it back
Undo what you just did or said

You know you can't do that
You are unable to undo what you did or said

Don't want no sleep
I don't want to sleep

Just hide and seek
I want to play a game of hide and seek

Yes, I'm a speedfreak
I am someone who enjoys moving at high speed

Baby, I'm a speedfreak
I am someone who is addicted to moving at high speed

Way too fast, way too fast
Moving too quickly, too much speed

Gonna be the first and last
This way of moving will lead me to an early death

Shoot ya down, shoot ya down
This mode of living will lead to my destruction