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)
Walk a Crooked Mile
Motörhead Lyrics
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Who would you play?
If you were tried for murder
What could you say?
And if you were out to lunch
What would you eat?
We wanna know the answers
Who do you want to beat?
Don't show your fear,
Keep it out of site,
Don't loose your place in here
And you might be all right
Don't say nothing shut your mouth
Out of time work it out
You're leaving in a cruel world
And your face is out of style
Boogey man, magic word,
Walk a crooked mile.
If you were Armageddon
Who would you spare?
If you were judge and jury,
Why would you care?
And if you were out of breath
How would you breathe?
The world deserves the answers,
What do you have up your sleeve?
Can't show your hand
Find another way,
Can't play that ace in here,
Never see another day.
Plead no contest, pass the buck,
Running scared, you ain't so tough
We hold rehearsal for your death
We're tired of your smile
Boogey man, see what you get
Walk a crooked mile.
Standing in the spotlight,
What would you need?
If you were a soldier,
How would you bleed?
And if you were in the rain,
What would you wear?
We're hungry for the answers,
Don't seem right, bu we don't care.
Don't bring your friends,
Send them all away
Don't meet your end in here,
Don't throw your life away.
Don't you change, don't drop your guard,
Double bluff throw down your cards,
Death has put his mark on you
Man and boy and child,
Boogey man, back to start
Walk a crooked mile.
The lyrics to Motörhead's song Walk a Crooked Mile start with a series of hypothetical questions that ask the listener to reflect on the ways in which they might behave or respond in various extreme scenarios. The questions are followed by a warning to hide any fear or vulnerability and not to lose their place in the world, ensuring their survival. The lyrics then go on to suggest that one should not reveal one's plans or intentions, and that pleading innocence or blaming others can be an effective way to avoid punishment or death. The chorus of the song warns of death coming for the listener and that they must walk a crooked mile to survive.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the world is a cruel and dangerous place, and that survival depends on being cunning, ruthless, and willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. It is also important to note that the lyrics are open to interpretation, with some listeners seeing them as a critique of societal norms and expectations, while others interpret them as a call to embrace one's inner darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were in the movies, Who would you play?
If you were a character in a film, who would you embody?
If you were tried for murder What could you say?
If you were accused of a crime, what defense would you have?
And if you were out to lunch What would you eat?
If you were having a meal, what would be your preference?
We wanna know the answers Who do you want to beat?
We want to know the truth. Who are you competing against?
Don't show your fear, Keep it out of sight, Don't lose your place in here And you might be all right
Don't reveal your emotions or insecurities. Stay focused and you'll succeed.
Don't say nothing shut your mouth Out of time work it out You're leaving in a cruel world And your face is out of style Boogey man, magic word, Walk a crooked mile.
Don't speak without thinking. Make the most of your time. Life is tough, but you must adapt. You'll have to overcome obstacles. Keep moving, even if the road is twisted.
If you were Armageddon Who would you spare?
If you had the power to destroy everything, who would you save?
If you were judge and jury, Why would you care?
If you were responsible for judgment, would you be empathetic?
And if you were out of breath How would you breathe?
If you were short of breath, what would you do?
The world deserves the answers, What do you have up your sleeve?
We all need answers. What is your secret plan?
Can't show your hand Find another way, Can't play that ace in here, Never see another day.
Don't reveal all your cards. Find another solution. If you make a mistake, it could cost you your life.
Plead no contest, pass the buck, Running scared, you ain't so tough We hold rehearsal for your death We're tired of your smile Boogey man, see what you get Walk a crooked mile.
Don't fight your battles. Escape your problems. You're not as brave as you seem. We're practicing our attacks on you. Stop pretending. You'll face punishment for your sins.
Standing in the spotlight, What would you need?
If you were the center of attention, what would you require?
If you were a soldier, How would you bleed?
If you were a warrior, how would you react to pain?
And if you were in the rain, What would you wear?
If you were caught in the rain, what clothes would you put on?
We're hungry for the answers, Don't seem right, but we don't care. Don't bring your friends, Send them all away Don't meet your end in here, Don't throw your life away.
We're looking for the truth, even if it's uncomfortable. We don't care about social conventions. Cut ties with your friends. Don't die for no reason.
Don't you change, don't drop your guard, Double bluff throw down your cards, Death has put his mark on you Man and boy and child, Boogey man, back to start Walk a crooked mile.
Stay the same, stay alert. Perform a double-cross, reveal your position. Death is coming for you, no matter your age. Here comes your punishment, start over from the beginning.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Fraser Kilmister, Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou, Philip Anthony Campbell
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