Bomber
Motörhead Lyrics

The Motorhead song "Bomber" is a hymn to the power and might of warfare. The lyrics are powerful and evoke the feeling of being in the cockpit of a bomber plane, soaring high above the earth, powerful and unstoppable. The first verse tells us there is nothing that can bring this plane's crew down. They are invincible. The plane flies high, five miles up in the sky. The lyrics convey the feeling of power and danger that comes with piloting such a machine. The refrain of "It's a Bomber" is chanted in a powerful, rhythmic way, reinforcing the sense of strength and invincibility the pilots feel.

The second verse continues with the theme of power and death. The "black death rising moan" is a reference to the fear airplane engines induced during World War II. The lyrics 'we do it right [with] a mission every night' highlight the frequency of bombing missions during the war, and the relentlessness of the crews that carried them out. The repetition of the words “It's a Bomber” builds on the pride and confidence expressed in the first verse, making it clear that the plane and its crew are a formidable force on the battlefield. The final verse talks about the potential obstacles the bomber may face, such as a night fighter, but they will not prevent the crew from completing their mission. The lyrics express a little bit of cockiness and bravado, as the crew is sure of their aim and confident they can bring their enemies to their knees.