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)
We Are Motörhead
Motörhead Lyrics
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We charge all batteries, we save your soul
We don't know when we're licked,
But we turn lead into gold
We know alchemy, we bring you rock and roll
We are the ones you love, or we're the ones you hate
We are the first and we just still might be the last
We are Motorhead - born to kick your ass
We bring the firestorm to brighten up your life
We mend all broken hearts, we cure all pain
We bring you attitude and razor teeth to bite
We bring machine gun law and we're the ones to blame
We are the ones you need, the ones that you despise
We are the ones who want to poke you in the eye
We are the future, baby, used to be the past
We are Motorhead and we don't have no class...
We bring you UFOs, saucers in the sky
We shoot you full of noise, we aim to kill
We burn like motherfuckers, spit right in your eye
We fight authority, we glorify free will
We are the ones you heard of, but you never heard
We are electric prophets, here to twist the world
We are the flame at night, the fire in the trash
We are Motorhead, we are Motorhead
We are Motorhead, we are Motorhead
We are Motorhead, we are Motorhead
The lyrics to Motörhead's song We Are Motörhead reveal the band's identity and their unique musical offerings. They start with a powerful line that establishes their prowess as musicians - "We shoot power to your heart, a mighty thunderbolt." The use of dynamic imagery here serves to convey the impact that their music has on listeners, as if it were an electrical jolt to the heart. The line is followed by a promise to recharge the listener's inner batteries and provide salvation through rock music. The lyrics continue with motifs of transformation and alchemy as they claim to "turn lead into gold" and possess the ability to cure broken hearts and pain.
The song also highlights Motörhead's rebellious attitudes and unapologetic stance towards societal norms. They are aware of their reputation as "the ones you love, or we're the ones you hate" and willingly take on this role. They affirm their position as pioneers of the rock genre and boldly state that they just might be the last ones standing. The lyrics are filled with references to their explosive live shows and high-energy music - "We bring the firestorm," "We bring you attitude and razor teeth to bite," and "We shoot you full of noise." They also embrace their reputation for being unpredictable and disruptive, with lines like "We fight authority, we glorify free will."
The lyrics to We Are Motörhead are a testament to the band's identity as rock 'n' roll giants who paved the way for future generations of musicians. The song serves as a bold statement of their superiority and their willingness to push boundaries and take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
We shoot power to your heart, a mighty thunderbolt
We energize your spirit with intense energy
We charge all batteries, we save your soul
We recharge your soul and uplift you
We don't know when we're licked,
We never back down or quit
But we turn lead into gold
We transform ordinary things into extraordinary ones
We know alchemy, we bring you rock and roll
We are artistic creators and bring you music
We are the ones you love, or we're the ones you hate
People either admire or despise us
We are the first and we just still might be the last
We are pioneers and could potentially be the end of the line
We are Motorhead - born to kick your ass
Our destiny is to dominate and overpower you
We bring the firestorm to brighten up your life
We bring excitement and light to your life
We mend all broken hearts, we cure all pain
We heal emotional wounds and relieve distress
We bring you attitude and razor teeth to bite
We bring you boldness and aggression
We bring machine gun law and we're the ones to blame
We bring chaos and are responsible for it
We are the ones you need, the ones that you despise
Even though people hate us, they still need us
We are the ones who want to poke you in the eye
We provoke and taunt our opponents
We are the future, baby, used to be the past
We represent the future even though we have roots in the past
We are Motorhead and we don't have no class...
We don't conform to conventional norms and expectations
We bring you UFOs, saucers in the sky
We bring you mysterious and unconventional things
We shoot you full of noise, we aim to kill
We bombard you with loud and aggressive sounds
We burn like motherfuckers, spit right in your eye
We are intense and provocative
We fight authority, we glorify free will
We challenge power structures and honor individual liberty
We are the ones you heard of, but you never heard
People are aware of us, but don't truly understand who we are
We are electric prophets, here to twist the world
We are creative visionaries who want to reshape the world
We are the flame at night, the fire in the trash
We are shining beacons in the darkness, standing out from the ordinary
We are Motorhead, we are Motorhead
We are synonymous with power and intensity
We are Motorhead, we are Motorhead
Our identity and brand cannot be mistaken for anyone else
We are Motorhead, we are Motorhead
Our name and legacy will endure forever
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN FRASER KILMISTER, MICAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU, MICHAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU, PHILIP ANTHONY CAMPBELL
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We shoot power to your heart
A mighty thunderbolt
We charge all batteries
We save your soul
We don't know when we're licked
But we turn lead into gold
We know alchemy
We bring you rock and roll
We are the ones you love
Or we're the ones you hate
We are the ones who are
Way early or too late
We are the first
And we just still might be the last
We are Motorhead
Born to kick your ass
We bring the firestorm
To brighten up your life
We mend all broken hearts
We cure all pain
We bring you attitude
And razor teeth to bite
We bring machine gun law
And we're the ones to blame
We are the ones you need
The ones that you despise
We are the ones
Who wanna poke you in the eye
We are the future, baby
Used to be the past
We are Motorhead
And we don't have no class
We bring you UFOs
Saucers in the sky
We shoot you full of noise
We aim to kill
We burn like motherfuckers
Spit right in your eye
We fight authority
We glorify free will
We are the ones you heard of
But you never heard
We are electric prophets
Here to twist the world
We are the flame at night
The fire in the trash
We are Motorhead
We are Motorhead
We are Motorhead
We are Motorhead
We are Motorhead
We are Motorhead
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Their name was Motörhead, and they played rock n' roll.
We won't forget them.
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Never ever. I'll never stop listening
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