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)
Till The End
Motörhead Lyrics
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You'll break more hearts than you can mend
I know myself like no one else
Nothing to defend
My life is full of good advice
And you don't have to tell me twice
Living here in paradise
In my years my life has changed
I can't turn back the time
I can tell you just what made me change
All I know is who I am
I'll never let you down
The rest will give you trust until the end
There ain't no rules to follow
You can't predict tomorrow
I know just who my friends are
The rest can turn to stone
Your memories are yours alone
There yours until your dust and bones
I know the things I'm looking for
I know just what I want
In my life the times have changed
I'm still in a rush
I don't want to hear your fairytales
All I know is who I am
I'll never let you down
The rest will give you trust until the end
Until the end
In your life you'll be amazed
About all you long to lose
You can't never live that life again
But one thing you will never lose
Is the signing in your head
That will still be with you till the end
The lyrics to Motörhead's song Till The End convey a message of independence and self-assurance amidst the changes and challenges of life. The opening lines, "Don't tell me what to do my friend, You'll break more hearts than you can mend," establish a rebellious attitude towards anyone who tries to control or limit the singer's choices. Instead, the singer claims to know themselves better than anyone else, and has no need to defend their actions or beliefs.
The chorus further emphasizes the singer's strength of character and loyalty to those they trust. The line "All I know is who I am, I'll never let you down, The rest will give you trust until the end," suggests a sense of reliability and steadfastness, with an implicit challenge to anyone who doubts the singer's commitment.
The verses add more depth to the singer's worldview, touching on themes of nostalgia, regret, and personal growth. The lines "Your memories are yours alone, There yours until your dust and bones, I know the things I'm looking for, I know just what I want," imply a recognition of the fleeting nature of life, and a resolve to pursue what truly matters, regardless of anyone else's opinion.
In short, Till The End is an anthem for individuality and resilience, expressed through Motörhead's trademark hard rock sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me what to do my friend
I am capable and I do not need your directions or guidance.
You'll break more hearts than you can mend
Your interference can lead to more harm than good.
I know myself like no one else
I have a deep understanding of my own personality and character.
Nothing to defend
I am confident in my choices and actions, and have no need to justify or explain myself.
My life is full of good advice
I have already received a lot of advice and guidance in my life.
And you don't have to tell me twice
I have a sharp memory and do not require repetition of instructions.
Living here in paradise
I am content with my current situation and surroundings.
No rules that I should bend
I do not have to compromise my values to conform to any societal norms.
In my years my life has changed
I have undergone significant personal growth and transformation over the years.
I can't turn back the time
I cannot undo past actions or decisions.
I can tell you just what made me change
I can identify the factors that led to my personal growth and transformation.
All I know is who I am
I have a strong sense of self-identity and self-awareness.
I'll never let you down
I am dependable and reliable to those who trust me.
The rest will give you trust until the end
Others can rely on me until the very end, and they can have faith in me.
There ain't no rules to follow
There are no strict guidelines or regulations to abide by.
You can't predict tomorrow
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
I know just who my friends are
I am aware of my true and genuine friends, and I value them greatly.
The rest can turn to stone
Those who are not genuine or trustworthy can be ignored and avoided.
Your memories are yours alone
One's memories and experiences are personal and unique to oneself.
There yours until your dust and bones
One's memories remain with them until their death and beyond.
I know the things I'm looking for
I have clear goals and ambitions in my life.
I know just what I want
I have a clear idea of my desires and preferences.
I'm still in a rush
I am still eager and motivated to accomplish my goals quickly.
I don't want to hear your fairytales
I am not interested in hearing false or unrealistic stories or promises.
In your life you'll be amazed
One will be astonished by the experiences and events that unfold in their lifetime.
About all you long to lose
One will come to realize the things they wish they had not lost in their life.
You can't never live that life again
One cannot relive their past experiences and moments again.
But one thing you will never lose
One thing that one will never lose is their personal identity and the memories and experiences associated with it.
Is the signing in your head
One's thoughts and dreams cannot be taken away from them.
That will still be with you till the end
One's inner thoughts and feelings will always be with them until the very end of their life.
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Frank Hailstorm
Don't tell me what to do my friend
You'll break more hearts than you can mend
I know myself like no one else
Nothing to defend
My life is full of good advice
And you don't have to tell me twice
Living here in Paradise
No rules that I should bend
In my years my life has changed
I can't turn back the time
I can tell you just what made me change
All I know is who I am
I'll never let you down
The last one you can trust until the end
There ain't no rules to follow
You can't predict tomorrow
I know just who my friends are
The rest can turn to stone
Your memories are yours alone
They're yours until your dust and bones
I know the things I'm looking for
I know just what I want
In my life the times have changed
I'm still the man I was
I don't want to hear your fairytales
All I know is who I am
I'll never let you down
The last one you can trust until the end
Until the end
In your life you'll be amazed
At all the love you lose
You can never live that life again
But one thing you will never lose
Is the singing in your head
That will still be with you till the end
59mar
"Till The End" more or less the lyrics
Don't tell me what to do my friend
You'll break more hearts than you can mend
I know myself like no one else
Nothing to defend
My life is full of good advice
And you don't have to tell me twice
Living here in paradise
Your rules that I should bend
In my years my life has changed
I can't turn back the time
I can't tell you just what made me change
All I know is who I am
I'll never let you down
The rest will give you trust until the end
There ain't no rules to follow
You can't predict tomorrow
I know just who my friends are
The rest can turn to stone
Your memories are yours alone
They're yours until you're dust and bones
I know the things I'm looking for
I know just what I want
In my life the times have changed
I'm still in a rush
I don't want to hear your fairytales
All I know is who I am
I'll never let you down
The rest will give you trust until the end
UNTIL THE END
In your life you'll be amazed
About all you long to lose
You can never live that life again
But one thing you will never lose
Is the singing in your head
That will still be with you till the end
Boris Van Echelpoel
I miss him, he was a great person. He was an honest, friendly, genuine person. One thing i really hated when Lemmy died was the reactions of the mainstream media, they just portrayed him as a drinking rocker, that was the only thing the media always said about him. But the truth is that he was way more than that, he truly was one of the most nice people on earth, he loved his fans and always took the time to talk to the fans. He kept on doing what he loved to do even when he was sick. He kept rocking until the end. I will forever miss him.
Teri Norris
so well said!
Gene Jay
Well put my friend ~I never went for that "Lemmy is God" Cliche. I thought it was funny the first time I heard it (Airheads) but then it just got old. Every time I was fortunate enough to meet & chat w/him (which was EVERY time I saw them live...some times 2 or 3 times at one show) even tho I was "aw struck" I was always so amazed how gentle his voice was ~how gentle his demeanor was...& he always met me eye to eye.
Actually he was the Most Human Person I've Ever Met
FERokeando
well nobody like him, i sure he still rocking on his grave....
Faim Gaming
Boris Van Echelpoel Fuck Media
Sylvia Moreno
je suis totalement ok avec toi !! Salutation de France
123TauruZ321
What an amazing song. Feels like Lemmy's way of saying goodbye to all his fans.
CrIPTiCz
yes it does
Dark Artist
I know right??he either felt like this was his last album and he had to do this or the thing that killed him wasnt what they told us and was known long ago...
Nick Cox
123TauruZ321 I thought the same.