Bomber
Motörhead / Girlschool Lyrics
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Aah
Ain't a hope in hell
Nothing is gonna bring us down
The way we fly
Five miles off the ground
Because we shoot to kill
And you know we always will
Scream a thousand miles
Hear the black death rising moan
Firestorm coming closer
Napalm to the bone
Because you know we do it right
A mission every night
It's a bomber, it's a bomber, it's a bomber, yeah
No night fighter
Gonna stop us getting through
The sirens make you shiver
You bet my aim is true
Because you know we aim to please
Bring you to your knees
It's a bomber, it's a bomber, it's a bomber
Yeah
The lyrics to Motörhead's song Bomber highlight the fearless and relentless nature of bomber planes during combat. The first verse describes the confidence of the crew flying the bomber, stating that nothing can bring them down as they soar five miles off the ground. Their intention is to kill, and they always succeed. The repetition of "it's a bomber" emphasizes the power and significance of the machine they are operating.
In the second verse, the lyrics depict the destruction and havoc that the bomber brings, portraying it as an unstoppable force. The black death rising moan and the firestorm approaching closer demonstrate the dangerous nature of the bomber. The use of napalm is particularly significant as it was a particularly gruesome and deadly means of attack. The lyrics boast that the crew always does what is necessary to complete the mission, no matter what that mission may be. Again, the repetition of "it's a bomber" serves to emphasize its significance.
The final verse describes the opposition faced by the bomber, including night fighters and sirens, but the crew remains unfazed. They intend to please by completing their mission and bringing their enemy to their knees. Overall, the lyrics to Bomber demonstrate the relentless and dangerous nature of these machines, and the commitment and confidence of the crews who operated them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
This line is an intense shout which sets the tone of the song
Aah
This line is another shout that emphasizes the intensity of the song
Ain't a hope in hell
There is no chance of us failing or losing
Nothing is gonna bring us down
We are unstoppable and unbeatable
The way we fly
We fly with such speed and agility that it is impossible to catch us
Five miles off the ground
We fly so high that we are out of reach of enemy fire
Because we shoot to kill
We take no prisoners, our aim is to kill our enemies
And you know we always will
We will never back down from our mission to destroy our enemies
It's a bomber, it's a bomber
The song is about a powerful bomber aircraft
Scream a thousand miles
The sound of the bomber can be heard from very far away
Hear the black death rising moan
The sound of the bomber is ominous and deadly
Firestorm coming closer
The bomber is capable of unleashing a devastating firestorm
Napalm to the bone
The bomb being dropped on the enemy is filled with Napalm, which causes severe burns and destruction
Because you know we do it right
We are precise and efficient in carrying out our mission
A mission every night
We relentlessly carry out our mission every night
It's a bomber, it's a bomber, it's a bomber, yeah
The song is all about a powerful bomber aircraft that causes destruction and chaos
No night fighter
The enemy's night fighters are no match for us
Gonna stop us getting through
No one can stop us from reaching our target
The sirens make you shiver
The sound of enemy sirens is no match for the sound of our powerful bomber
You bet my aim is true
Our bomb aiming skills are precise and deadly
Because you know we aim to please
We take pleasure in destroying our enemies
Bring you to your knees
We will defeat our enemies and bring them to their knees
It's a bomber, it's a bomber, it's a bomber
The song is all about a powerful bomber aircraft that brings death and destruction
Yeah
This is just an exclamation of enthusiasm for the power of the bomber
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor
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Falk Hammermüller
Denise's drumming is insane. It really pushed the energy of that song. 🎉 I would have loved to see an "Overkill" Cover.
VLS Productions
The Oldschool Girlschool - Great Band and an even greater cover!
JoeyDno3 JoeyDno3
Thats good . Oldschool Girlschool ,
William Duckworth
Girl school cover was great...played in a higher octave and with more energy....definitely kne of the best girl school songs
James Pell
This is a motorhead cover but yeah this is pretty damn good
ChosenUndead
It's better than motorheads version imo
Tony Stark
Blimey, after all these years, I've only just seen that it was Enid who sung this one !
Always loved this cover. In fact, it was the best track on the St Valentines Day Massacre EP I think.
Jesse Gago
Killer cover of a killer Motorhead song. Great band.
Jack Duncan
Love this cover and love the band.
bigmez83
to this day still the best cover of a motorhead song