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)
Train Kept-A-Rollin
Motörhead Lyrics
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I was a man, I never knew her name
And she was pretty, New York City
Goin' down the hill, going right on you see, and so
I just gotta let it go, now, now
The train kept a-rollin' all night long
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
Well you see, and so
I just gotta let it go, now, now, yeah
Get it on, cheap little woman get it on
On my way
Get it on, cheap little woman get it on
On my way
Well you see, and ya go
You just gotta let it go, and now, and now
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
Train kept a-rollin' all night long, you see, and so
I just couldn't let it go, all right
The lyrics to Motörhead's "Train Kept-A-Rollin'" invoke the spirit of rock and roll, with its focus on a wild ride filled with women, thrills, and abandon. The song describes a chance encounter between the singer and a mysterious woman in New York City. The man is captivated by her beauty, but he never learns her name. They embark on a wild ride together, and while the train keeps rolling all night long, he can't forget the experience.
The repeated refrain of "Train kept a-rollin' all night long" reinforces the idea of a wild and unstoppable force. It's not just a train that's moving fast, but life itself. The singer is caught up in the moment, and the lyrics suggest that he's determined to enjoy everything life has to offer, even if it means taking risks.
Overall, the lyrics to "Train Kept-A-Rollin'" capture the energy and excitement of rock and roll, and suggest that life is an adventure to be savored. The song encourages listeners to embrace the wild and unpredictable nature of existence, and to live with passion and abandon.
Line by Line Meaning
I was alone, she was a woman
I found myself without any company and she was a female.
I was a man, I never knew her name
I was a male person but we never introduced ourselves formally.
And she was pretty, New York City
She was attractive and we were in New York City.
Goin' down the hill, going right on you see, and so
We were moving downhill on our way and just carrying on.
I just gotta let it go, now, now
I need to forget about it, right now.
The train kept a-rollin' all night long
The train continued to move along without stopping for the entire night.
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
The train didn't stop and carried on moving throughout the night.
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
The train was on a continuous journey throughout the night.
Train kept a-rollin' all night long
The train never ceased its onward movement throughout the night.
Well you see, and so
That's just the way it was and there's nothing else to say.
Get it on, cheap little woman get it on
Let's get started, inexpensive lady, let's get started.
On my way
I'm making my way forward or moving forward in this.
Well you see, and ya go
As you see, let's go ahead in this.
You just gotta let it go, and now, and now
You just need to forget about it now and let it go.
I just couldn't let it go, all right
I still couldn't forget it, that's all.
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@KAOS-rz1lb
when the world feels like its falling apart... i just listen to this band and everythings alright after all
@juinorjones6427
When Motörhead covers a song it becomes a Motörhead song
@matthewhipps3221
The Aerosmith version is pretty great also.
@mikemcleod7829
Hell yeah it does
@blib3786
Nah the original is a legendary rock n roll song, nobody owns it but Johnny Burnette.
@stuartmorton1279
1st heard this as a 17 year old in 79. Still love it, best version.
@alexandreteixeirabenjamin6539
First time hearing this version.Fantastic!
@mattmorris9795
Best cover of this song by far. Incredible.
@jefwhitlock9776
The difference between BADASS AND DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY singing it. I agree with your comment completely.
@mythm2063
@JEF Whitlock haha lol got it