When the Sky Comes Looking for You
Motörhead Lyrics
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Out in the lonely times
How will you ever get through now?
Remembering all of your crimes
What will you do, what will you do
Who do you think would attempt a rescue?
Dreaming, screaming, knocked right out of your shoes
If the sky came looking for you?
How are you gonna live now
Out in the lonely fields?
What do you have to give now
I wonder how do you feel?
What will you say, what will you say
What will you say when god turns away?
Running, jumping, praying it wasn't true
How would you look, without a clue
When the sky comes looking for you?
Looks like the same old story
Looks like the same old game
Don't think you're bound for glory
I think you might be insane
What do you think, what do you think
What do you think with your nerves on the brink?
Dogging, weaving, trying to find a way through
Gonna be bad, whatever you do
When the sky comes looking for you
The lyrics of Motörhead's song When the Sky Comes Looking for You asks what the listener is going to do in the times they are alone and having to face the consequences of their actions. The song talks about feeling isolated, with no clear way out, and wondering who would attempt a rescue. The lyrics paint a picture of desperation, dreaming and screaming to escape, and questioning who to blame or sue if the sky, a metaphor for fate or karma, comes looking for you.
The song continues to question how the listener is going to survive, what they have left to give, and how they would feel if God turned away. The lyrics suggest a feeling of confusion and aimlessness, running and jumping to try and escape but ultimately being without a clue. The final verses seem to suggest that the listener cannot escape their fate, that they are bound to repeat the same mistakes and that their actions may appear insane to others. The song creates a sense of impending doom, with the sky coming to collect its due.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you going to do now?
What actions will you take during this time of solitude and loneliness?
Out in the lonely times
Being alone and isolated during difficult times.
How will you ever get through now?
How will you cope with the challenges ahead?
Remembering all of your crimes
Reflecting on past mistakes and regrets.
What will you do, what will you do
Pondering the actions one should take in this situation.
Who do you think would attempt a rescue?
Questioning who would come to one's aid in trouble.
Dreaming, screaming, knocked right out of your shoes
Experiencing a nightmare that leaves one in a complete state of shock.
Who would you blame, who could you sue
Placing blame on an external factor for the current situation, even if unfounded.
If the sky came looking for you?
Imagining the consequences of facing judgment for one's actions.
How are you gonna live now
Questioning how one will survive and persevere in their new reality.
Out in the lonely fields?
Emphasizing the desolate and isolated nature of the current situation.
What do you have to give now
Contemplating one's current resources and their value in this situation.
I wonder how do you feel?
Asking how one is processing their emotions and feelings during this challenging period.
What will you say, what will you say
Considering what one will express if given the opportunity to speak.
What will you say when god turns away?
Preparing to face severe consequences or judgment for one's actions.
Running, jumping, praying it wasn't true
Attempting to escape from the consequences of one's actions.
How would you look, without a clue
Being completely unprepared and unable to understand what is happening.
When the sky comes looking for you?
Facing the reality of receiving consequences for one's actions, even if it is undesired.
Looks like the same old story
Recognizing the predictability of one's situation.
Looks like the same old game
Recognizing that one's situation is just another version of a familiar pattern.
Don't think you're bound for glory
Rejecting the idea that one will receive recognition or success for their actions.
I think you might be insane
Suggesting that one's actions or thought processes may not be rational or logical.
What do you think, what do you think
Questioning one's mindset and thought processes.
What do you think with your nerves on the brink?
Facing an extremely stressful and tense situation.
Dogging, weaving, trying to find a way through
Attempting to navigate through challenges and find a solution to one's troubles.
Gonna be bad, whatever you do
Anticipating negative consequences no matter what one does in this situation.
When the sky comes looking for you
Echoing the phrase from earlier, emphasizing the inevitability and fear of facing consequences for one's actions.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Fraser Kilmister, Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou, Philip Anthony Campbell
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Anto Josan
Verse 1]
What are you going to do now
Out in the lonely times
How will you ever get through now
Remembering all of your crimes
[Chorus 1]
What will you do
And what will you do, who do you think would attempt a rescue
Dreaming, screaming, knocked right out of your shoes
Who would you blame, who could you sue
If the sky came looking for you
[Verse 2]
How are you gonna live now
Out in the lonely fields
What do you have to give now
I wonder how do you feel
[Chorus 2]
What will you say
What will you say
What will you say when God turns away
Running, jumping, praying it wasn't true
How would you look, without a clue
When the sky comes looking for you
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
Looks like the same old story
Looks like the same old game
Don't think you're bound for glory
I think you might be insane
[Chorus 3]
What do you think, what do you think
What do you think with your nerves on the bring
Dodging, weaving, trying to find a way through
Gonna be bad whatever you do
When the sky comes looking for you
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What are you going to do now
Out in the lonely times
How will you ever get through now
Remembering all of your crimes
What will you do, what will you do,
who do you think would attempt a rescue
Dreaming, screaming, knocked right out of your shoes
Who would you blame, who could you sue
If the sky came looking for you
How are you gonna live now
Out in the lonely fields
What do you have to give now
I wonder how do you feel
What will you say, what will you say,
what will you say when god turns away
Running, jumping, praying it wasn't true
How would you look, without a clue
When the sky comes looking for you
Looks like the same old story
Looks like the same old game
Don't think you're bound for glory
I think you might be insane
What do you think, what do you think,
what do you think with your nerves on the bring
Dogging, weaving, trying to find a way through
Gonna be bad whatever you do
When the sky comes looking for you
Jota Herrero
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Un gran homenaje a Lemmy | todos lo son | cada publicación del antes, durante y/o después, también saben a 'in memoriam the best' ...
Chapeau!!, por el excelente trabajo de pos-producción realizado; se percibe el esmero empleado a borbotones.
: y grazie mille por cuidar con tanto mimo y talento toda esta labor que hacen y que a nosotros, devoradores irreductibles de buena música, tanto bien nos proporciona.
[ joder, da gusto encontrar un vídeo sin mácula ... en el que única y exclusivamente aparece lo esencial, ya te digo ]
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Blandopher
A rock icon, a true legend and, still, a humble, down to earth man and an all-round gentleman. He lived by his own rules and deserves the maximum respect for his integrity. He will be sorely missed forever. RIP Lemmy.
J SUTCLIFFE
Motörhead - When The Sky Comes Looking For You (Official Video) 13.1.22 1734pm the video. how long before it got to the bloody point?
Alexander König
There seldom was a more true Statement. Hail Lemmy, may he be enjoying his J&C
Blandopher
@Alexander König My friend, I am sure that's exactly what he's doing! Wherever he is now, it's a better place thanks to him! 🤟🏻🙂
I did surgery on grandma DDD’s face and I liked it
Lemmy had his softer sides too, for example he was a big fan of pretty pop idol girls, exactly like myself i may add. For example, Lemmy was a fan of Samantha Fox, OPENLY, many metal fans tried to hide it. Well i dont hide it too, this is the kinda music i listen/watch beside metal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbyPpwtZA9w - so be like Lemmy guys. nothing wrong about loving pretty girl pop music, Lemmy approved.
Timothy Bond
YUP
RESPECT
Владимир Семернин
Motorhead - это то, что я в первые услышал в далёком 1983году из тяжёлой музыки, и полюбил эту группу на всегда!
Покойся с миром, Дорогой Лемми!
Вечная память тебе и покой!
Жги напалмом, Лемми, и на том свете будет веселей...
BB Studios
I remember going to see Motorhead with Megadeth, Volbeat and Laguna Coil 7 years ago. And man, my ears still ring to this day day from Motorhead. One of the greatest bands I was lucky enough to see
Mark Bunce
Stone deaf forever - snaggletooth 💪💪👊👊
Martin Ramser
Still loving their Songs...
Motörhead will NEVER die.... 🤘☢️