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)
Teach Them How to Bleed
Motörhead Lyrics
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Look over your shoulder
Better use your feet or you ain't gonna make it
It's getting colder
You better get it over now, better show your hand
Tell the world a good word, catch me if you can
Better face it all now, show 'em what you need
Running down the road, chase your nervous breakdown
Everybody screaming
Better think in code, might just be a shakedown
You might be dreaming
Better get it on now, better show your face
Speak the name of Judas, caught up in the race
Better to be faithful, to your destiny
Let them run, let them run, teach them how to bleed
Hey
Going out your mind, all your life is changing
Better watch your back now
Why are you afraid, nobody explaining
Running with the pack now
Better you get out of town, nothing left to lose
Nobody around now, one to accuse
It's the final act now, time for us to leave
Eat the sun, eat the gun, teach them how to bleed
Give the people what they want, blood and death and guts
People so predictable, drive you fucking nuts
Fall upon your sword now, nothing up your sleeve
Let them see, let them be, teach them how to bleed
The lyrics to Motörhead's "Teach Them How to Bleed" are about facing one's fears and standing up for oneself. The first verse urges the listener to "step into the street" and face the world, despite feeling nervous and scared. The second verse speaks to the idea that one must speak up and assert themselves in order to get what they want. The chorus represents a call to action, encouraging the listener to face their fears and "teach them how to bleed", or in other words, to assert themselves and show their strength.
The song's bridge is a bit more mysterious, with the lyrics "Going out your mind, all your life is changing, better watch your back now, why are you afraid, nobody explaining, running with the pack now," which can be interpreted as a warning to the listener to watch out for others who might try to take advantage of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Step into the street, all your nerves are shaking
Leave your comfort zone and face your fears.
Look over your shoulder
Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.
Better use your feet or you ain't gonna make it
Be quick on your feet or you will fail.
It's getting colder
The situation is becoming more difficult and challenging.
You better get it over now, better show your hand
Stop delaying and reveal your intentions.
Tell the world a good word, catch me if you can
Spread a positive message and rise above any opposition.
Better face it all now, show 'em what you need
Confront your issues and communicate your needs.
Let 'em come, let 'em come, teach them how to bleed
Challenge your enemies and make them pay for their actions.
Running down the road, chase your nervous breakdown
Pursue your goals relentlessly, despite the stress and anxiety.
Everybody screaming
The situation is chaotic and frenzied.
Better think in code, might just be a shakedown
Be strategic and consider that this might be a trap.
You might be dreaming
The situation seems too good to be true, be cautious.
Better get it on now, better show your face
Stop hiding and reveal yourself.
Speak the name of Judas, caught up in the race
Expose the traitors among you who have betrayed your cause.
Better to be faithful, to your destiny
Stay true to who you are and what you are meant to do.
Let them run, let them run, teach them how to bleed
Let your enemies flee and teach them a lesson they won't forget.
Going out your mind, all your life is changing
Life is unpredictable and constantly evolving.
Better watch your back now
Be cautious of those who wish you harm.
Why are you afraid, nobody explaining
Don't let fear control you and seek answers for your doubts.
Running with the pack now
You are part of a group and share their goals.
Better you get out of town, nothing left to lose
Leave the situation before it's too late and you have nothing to lose.
Nobody around now, one to accuse
There is no one to blame for your situation.
It's the final act now, time for us to leave
The end is near and it's time to move on.
Eat the sun, eat the gun, teach them how to bleed
Take everything you can and show your enemies the consequences of their actions.
Give the people what they want, blood and death and guts
Appeal to people's primal desires for violence and aggression.
People so predictable, drive you fucking nuts
People are boring and monotonous, and it drives you crazy.
Fall upon your sword now, nothing up your sleeve
Accept your fate and don't fight it.
Let them see, let them be, teach them how to bleed
Let your enemies witness your power and the consequences of their actions.
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