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)
Tell Me Who to Kill
Motörhead Lyrics
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The way things are, I just can't see
Seems like things got too intense
Stand up straight and talk to me
Stand upright, keep your fingers still
Pretty sure I think I know you now
I just got to know, so whisper sweet and low
Just tell me the truth, can't you work it out?
The way you live is a mystery
Hard to figure, guess there ain't no doubt
Tell the truth, what do you see?
Be afraid, I'm sure you know the drill
Pretty sure I think you know me now
Don't say it's unfair, I'll hit you with a chair
Speak the name, tell me who to kill
So it comes to this, maybe it's the truth
Dangerous is how it seems
Burning fit to raise the roof
Turn around, tell me your dreams
Come on in, tell me who you are
I swear to god, I know you well
I just have to find some blessed peace of mind
Step up close, tell me who to kill
Talk to me, talk to me
Tell me who to kill, wanna know
I want to know
I want to know
Tell me who to kill
In Motörhead's song "Tell Me Who to Kill," the singer is confronting someone who has done them wrong and demanding that they reveal their true identity so justice can be served. The lyrics are aggressive and violent, reflecting the band's heavy metal sound and their themes of rebellion and anger.
The singer is insisting that the person he is talking to tell him who to kill. He wants to know the truth about who has wronged him so he can take action. The tone is confrontational and angry, with the repeated phrase "tell me who to kill" adding an element of danger and unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you listen to me, it don't make no sense
Ignore my previous remarks, as it won't help
The way things are, I just can't see
I'm unable to understand or comprehend the present situation
Seems like things got too intense
The situation has become too stressful and overwhelming
Stand up straight and talk to me
Be confident and communicate with me effectively
Stand upright, keep your fingers still
Remain calm and composed while indicating the truth
Pretty sure I think I know you now
I believe to understand who you really are
I just got to know, so whisper sweet and low
I'm eager to learn some specific knowledge discretely
Speak the name, tell me who to kill
Reveal the target's identity and location
Just tell me the truth, can't you work it out?
Be honest with me, can't we resolve the issue together?
The way you live is a mystery
I can't fathom your lifestyle or motivation
Hard to figure, guess there ain't no doubt
It's difficult to decipher, but undoubtedly true
Tell the truth, what do you see?
Be honest, what's your perception of reality?
Be afraid, I'm sure you know the drill
Be scared, you know the typical procedure in such matters
Pretty sure I think you know me now
I'm confident you're aware of my reputation and capabilities
Don't say it's unfair, I'll hit you with a chair
Don't complain about the situation, or face the consequences
Speak the name, tell me who to kill
Provide me with the target's personal information
So it comes to this, maybe it's the truth
This may be the reality, we must face it
Dangerous is how it seems
There's a substantial risk involved
Burning fit to raise the roof
I'm enraged, capable of causing significant havoc
Turn around, tell me your dreams
Face me, and disclose your desires or aspirations
Come on in, tell me who you are
Enter my domain, and introduce yourself
I swear to god, I know you well
I can guarantee, I understand your character
I just have to find some blessed peace of mind
I need to achieve a state of mind that gives me tranquility
Step up close, tell me who to kill
Get nearer to me and give me the target's details
Talk to me, talk to me
Communicate with me, don't be hesitant
Tell me who to kill, wanna know
Provide me with the target's identity, I'm curious
I want to know
I must know the information
Tell me who to kill
Reveal the name and details of the target
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Fraser Kilmister, Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou, Philip Anthony Campbell
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@tunahantok5446
Don't you listen to me, it don't make no sense
The way things are, I just can't see
Seems like things got too intense
Stand up straight and talk to me
Stand upright, keep your fingers still
Pretty sure I think I know you now
I just got to know, so whisper sweet and low
Speak the name, tell me who to kill
Just tell me the truth, can't you work it out?
The way you live is a mystery
Hard to figure, guess there ain't no doubt
Tell the truth, what do you see?
Be afraid, I'm sure you know the drill
Pretty sure I think you know me now
Don't say it's unfair, I'll hit you with a chair
Speak the name, tell me who to kill
So it comes to this, maybe it's the truth
Dangerous is how it seems
Burning fit to raise the roof
Turn around, tell me your dreams
Come on in, tell me who you are
I swear to god, I know you well
I just have to find some blessed peace of mind
Step up close, tell me who to kill
Talk to me, talk to me
Tell me who to kill, wanna know
I want to know
I want to know
Tell me who to kill
@killerdwarf7
This album is so fucking good. R.I.P Lemmy
@SLAYER.APO.VOLO.
Thank God Lemmy took the opportunity to put that bass solo in the end. Amazing, hope I see you sometime Lemmy \m/
@adegigli3174
Rest in Peace lemmy. You will be missed so bad.
@harold-sweat-head8111
What a great album. RIP (Rock In Peace) Lemmy.
@krisfrosz133
My favourite song in the album so far.
@thomasackerly7732
KrisFrosz133 Whole album is Amazing
@Samthenativeamerican
That outro is a thing of beauty. Long live Motörhead!
@tunahantok5446
Don't you listen to me, it don't make no sense
The way things are, I just can't see
Seems like things got too intense
Stand up straight and talk to me
Stand upright, keep your fingers still
Pretty sure I think I know you now
I just got to know, so whisper sweet and low
Speak the name, tell me who to kill
Just tell me the truth, can't you work it out?
The way you live is a mystery
Hard to figure, guess there ain't no doubt
Tell the truth, what do you see?
Be afraid, I'm sure you know the drill
Pretty sure I think you know me now
Don't say it's unfair, I'll hit you with a chair
Speak the name, tell me who to kill
So it comes to this, maybe it's the truth
Dangerous is how it seems
Burning fit to raise the roof
Turn around, tell me your dreams
Come on in, tell me who you are
I swear to god, I know you well
I just have to find some blessed peace of mind
Step up close, tell me who to kill
Talk to me, talk to me
Tell me who to kill, wanna know
I want to know
I want to know
Tell me who to kill
@maxturner8073
Love this jam! They're bringin' it!
@guillaumeoleszak9674
Best band in the world!🤘🤘