Damage Case
Motörhead Lyrics
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All I want is some special care
I'm on the run from some institution
All I want's a little consolation
And I can tell by your face
I'm a total disgrace
Let me inside your place
Move over for a damage case
Hey babe, wait a minute, stop
Don't run away, don't call the cop
I ain't looking to victimize you
All I want to do is tantalize you
And I can tell by your state
I'm all over the place
I can tell by your face
Got no time for a damage case
Go!
Hey babe, don't turn away
I'm here tomorrow, I'm gone today
I don't care what you think your game is
I don't care even what your name is
And I can tell by your face
You're all over this place
Let me inside your face
Move over for a damage case
The lyrics of the song Damage Case by Motörhead tell a story about the singer's wild and reckless behavior, where he is on the run from an institution and looking for some consolation from a woman. At the beginning of the song, he seems confident that he will get what he wants and asks the woman not to act scared since all he wants is some special care. However, she looks at him as a total disgrace, and he asks for her to let him inside her place and move over for a damage case.
As the song progresses, the singer stays persistent, telling the woman not to run away or call the cops while he tries to tantalize her. He admits to being scattered all over the place but has got no time for a damage case. In the final verse, the singer asserts his presence and tells the woman that he doesn't care about her name or games since he is here today and gone tomorrow. He asks her to let him inside her face and move over for a damage case.
The song's lyrics represent Motörhead's hard-rocking and fast-living lifestyle, reflecting the band's image, which suggests rebellion and a go-for-it attitude. The song has a strong and catchy beat that is typical of Motörhead's style and can be interpreted as a classic representation of rock and roll music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey babe, don't act so scared
The singer wants the listener to act casual and not be afraid of him.
All I want is some special care
The singer is looking for someone to show him some affection and attention.
I'm on the run from some institution
The singer has been in trouble with the law and is currently avoiding authorities.
All I want's a little consolation
The artist is seeking comfort and reassurance from someone.
And I can tell by your face
The artist is reading the listener's facial expressions and body language for cues to their emotions.
I'm a total disgrace
The singer is aware of his reputation as someone who acts recklessly and without regard for conventional behavior.
Let me inside your place
The singer is asking to be let into the listener's home or private space.
Move over for a damage case
The artist is referring to himself as a "damage case" and asking the listener to make room for him.
Hey babe, wait a minute, stop
The artist is urging the listener to pause and not run away or call the police.
Don't run away, don't call the cop
The artist is trying to convince the listener that he is not a threat and there is no need to involve law enforcement.
I ain't looking to victimize you
The singer is assuring the listener that he has no intention of causing harm or taking advantage of them.
All I want to do is tantalize you
The artist is hoping to intrigue and entice the listener with his words and actions.
And I can tell by your state
The singer is observing the listener's overall demeanor and emotional state.
I'm all over the place
The singer admits to being unpredictable and unstable.
Got no time for a damage case
The singer is saying that he himself does not have the patience or tolerance for someone who is also reckless and troublesome.
Hey babe, don't turn away
The artist is pleading with the listener to not ignore or reject him.
I'm here tomorrow, I'm gone today
The artist is emphasizing his transient and fleeting nature, highlighting the urgency of his situation.
I don't care what you think your game is
The singer is disinterested in any manipulation or strategy the listener might be using.
I don't care even what your name is
The singer is stating that he does not need to know anything about the listener other than their willingness to help him.
You're all over this place
The artist observes the listener to be in a state of disarray or disorganization.
Let me inside your face
The artist is asking to be allowed to get close and emotionally intimate with the listener.
Move over for a damage case
The artist repeats his earlier request to be granted space and acceptance as someone who is often perceived as disruptive and chaotic.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD ALAN CLARKE, MICK FARREN, IAN KILMISTER, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR
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@yuricosta616
Hey babe, don't act so scared
All I want is some special care
I'm on the run from some institution
All I want's a little consolation
And I can tell by your face
I'm a total disgrace
Let me inside your place
Move over for a damage case
Hey babe, wait a minute, stop
Don't run away, don't call a cop
I ain't looking to victimise you
All I want to do is tantalise you
And I can tell by your state
I'm all over the place
I can tell by your face
Got no time for a damage case
Hey babe, don't turn away
I'm here tomorrow, I'm gone today
I don't care what you think your game is
I don't care even what your name is
And I can tell by your face
You're all over this place
Let me inside your place
Move over for a damage case
@DmageCase
Damage Case is so heavy... It was so brutal back in the day, in 1979.
@wolfdog7265
Not brutal at all.
Party time 🎉🤘
@sebastianlimia2880
check out ¨el brujo y el tiempo´´ from Pappo´s blues vol 3, same riff but slower AND in ARGENTINA 1972
@komoonkh
Motorhead is still heavier than some death metal and hardcore bands today. Thats because Lemmy was a killer man.
@diogooliveira4411
Can't agree more
@rotmusic8505
Heavy...yet still danceable. Listening to it while finishing up a 6 pack and jumping around my apartment like a moron.
@donaldoswald8754
Ace of Spades got all the attention but Overkill was always, and still is, my favourite Motorhead album. Damage Case, Limb From Limb, I'll Be Your Sister....all classics. And the cover artwork is top notch as well. 🤘🎸
@ajb.5398
Miss you Lemmy🤘🤘🤘
@jean-clauderyheul4630
Yes that was top killer song . Still fan i'm 59 years young .
@Leebig
One my all-time favorite Motörhead songs