The Hammer
Motörhead Lyrics


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Let the killers go, don't let your mother know
Don't go out tonight, don't even try to fight
'Cause I can see, I've got the thing you need
And I'm here to stay, it's gonna be that way

Oh, don't try to run, don't try to scream
Believe me, the hammer's gonna smash your dream
I'm in your life, just might be in your wife
Could be behind your back, I might be on your track
And it might be true, I might be onto you
I'll scare you half to death, I'll take away your breath

Oh, don't try to see, don't you try to hide
Believe me, the hammer's gonna make you die

Ain't that right?

There ain't no way, you'll see another day
I'm shooting out your lights, bring you eternal night
And your eternal tricks, begin to make me sick
The only thing I know, is that you've gotta go

Oh, don't you try it, babe, don't look around
Believe me, the hammer's gonna bring you down





Believe me, the hammer's coming down

Overall Meaning

Motörhead's song "The Hammer" is a menacing warning against crossing the wrong person. The singer in the song seems to be a dangerous, unpredictable character who is ominously present in the listener's life. The refrain repeats the warning "don't try to run, don't try to scream, believe me, the hammer's gonna smash your dream", leaving no doubt that the singer intends to do serious harm. The verses establish the singer's omnipresence, with lines like "I'm in your life, just might be in your wife, could be behind your back, I might be on your track". The chorus builds to a violent climax, with the hammer symbolizing the singer's brutal power.


One interpretation of the song could be that the singer represents a kind of malevolent authority figure, maybe even the devil, who is warning the listener against trying to escape their fate. The line "let the killers go, don't let your mother know" suggests that the listener might be involved in criminal activity, and the hammer-wielding speaker is there to mete out punishment. The repeated use of "believe me" implies that the singer is trying to convince the listener that their power is absolute and inescapable. The final line, "believe me, the hammer's coming down", leaves no ambiguity about the singer's intentions.


The song's dark, foreboding atmosphere and hard-driving guitars have made it a fan favorite. But it's also notable for its surrealistic images and ambiguous lyrics, which have led to many different interpretations. Whether seen as a warning against sin or a celebration of nihilistic violence, "The Hammer" is a powerful rock anthem that showcases the intensity of Motörhead's music.


Line by Line Meaning

Let the killers go, don't let your mother know
Don't interfere with me or the people who work for me, just stay out of it and don't tell anyone.


Don't go out tonight, don't even try to fight
It's best if you stay indoors and don't resist, because I'm not someone you want to mess with.


'Cause I can see, I've got the thing you need
I know what you desire or need, and I have it in my possession.


And I'm here to stay, it's gonna be that way
I'm not leaving anytime soon, and you're going to have to deal with me.


Oh, don't try to run, don't try to scream
There's no use trying to escape or call for help, because I'm in control and you're not getting away.


Believe me, the hammer's gonna smash your dream
I'm going to destroy your hopes and aspirations with force, and there's nothing you can do about it.


I'm in your life, just might be in your wife
I'm everywhere, and I might even have influence over your spouse or loved ones.


Could be behind your back, I might be on your track
I could be following you or watching you without you even knowing it.


And it might be true, I might be onto you
You should watch your back because I may have figured out your secrets or intentions.


I'll scare you half to death, I'll take away your breath
I will terrify you and make you feel powerless, making it hard for you to even breathe.


Oh, don't try to see, don't you try to hide
Trying to avoid me or hide from me won't work, I'm determined to find you and make you pay.


Believe me, the hammer's gonna make you die
You will not survive my wrath, and my force will end your life.


Ain't that right?
Do you understand what I'm capable of? Are you scared yet?


There ain't no way, you'll see another day
I am going to kill you, there's no way around it.


I'm shooting out your lights, bring you eternal night
I will extinguish your life and leave you in eternal darkness.


And your eternal tricks, begin to make me sick
Your attempts to deceive or outsmart me are irritating and only make me more ruthless.


The only thing I know, is that you've gotta go
You are a threat to me, and I will not rest until you are eliminated.


Oh, don't you try it, babe, don't look around
Don't try to play me or look for help, it won't work.


Believe me, the hammer's gonna bring you down
I am going to take you down with brute force, and there's nowhere to hide.


Believe me, the hammer's coming down
I will strike with full force and leave nothing in my wake.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor

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