Jailbait
Motörhead Lyrics


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Hey baby you´re a sweet young thing,
Still tied to mommy´s apron strings,
I don´t even dare to ask your age,
It´s enough to know you´re here backstage,
You´re jailbait, and I just can´t wait,
Jailbait baby come on

One look baby, all I need,
My decision made at lightning speed,
I don´t even want to know your name,
It´s enough to know you feel the same,
You´re jailbait, and I just can´t wait,
Jailbait baby come on

Hey babe you know you look so fine,
Send shivers up and down my spine,
I don´t care about our different ages,
I´m an open book with well thumbed pages,




You´re jailbait, and I just can´t wait,
Jailbait baby come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Jailbait" by Motörhead are highly controversial and depict a sexually-charged encounter with a young girl who appears to be underage. The lyrics suggest that the girl is still tied to her mother's apron strings, implying that she is not yet an adult. The singer also makes it clear that he does not even want to know her age, suggesting that he is aware that she is too young for him.


Despite this, the singer is completely enamored with the girl and is unable to resist her charms. He claims that one look is all he needs to make a decision and that he does not even care about her name, he simply wants to be with her. The chorus of the song repeatedly uses the term "jailbait" to describe the girl. This is a highly controversial term and is used to refer to someone who is underage and who may be considered sexually attractive.


Overall, the lyrics to "Jailbait" are highly suggestive and are likely to be offensive to many people. The song is often cited as an example of Motörhead's controversial lyrics and their influence on the heavy metal genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby you´re a sweet young thing,
Addressing a young girl and emphasizing on how they are young and innocent.


Still tied to mommy´s apron strings,
Making it clear that the girl is still dependent on their mother.


I don´t even dare to ask your age,
Stating that they don't even want to know because it might be too young.


It´s enough to know you´re here backstage,
Expressing how excited they are that the young girl is there with them behind the scenes.


You´re jailbait, and I just can´t wait,
Admitting that the girl is too young, but they are still attracted to her and can't resist.


Jailbait baby come on
Encouraging the girl to engage in inappropriate behavior with them despite the risks.


One look baby, all I need,
Saying that just one glance from the girl is enough to make them want her.


My decision made at lightning speed,
Implying that the decision to pursue the girl was made quickly and impulsively.


I don´t even want to know your name,
Revealing that they don't care who the girl is as long as she's young and attractive.


It´s enough to know you feel the same,
Assuming that the girl is also attracted to them and willing to engage in inappropriate behavior.


Hey babe you know you look so fine,
Continuing to emphasize on the girl's appearance and how attractive they find her.


Send shivers up and down my spine,
Suggesting that the thought of being with the young girl is exciting and arousing to them.


I don´t care about our different ages,
Expressing that the age difference between them is not a concern for them.


I´m an open book with well thumbed pages,
Implying that they have had many experiences and are experienced in various sexual encounters.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD ALAN CLARKE, IAN KILMISTER, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@KAOS-rz1lb

I dunno what to say about this man
id like to believe that lemmy did not write the lyrics from his own experiences
he doesnt seem like someone who would do this and he clearly knows its wrong.

sure he lived the rock and roll lifestyle but i dont believe he made a decision that would cause harm to an innocent person.

besides, in all his years even today there has been no SA victim calling him out when they have all the opportunity to.

I really consider lemmy a great honest man and i truly hope he was never like that kinda person. but reality can be cruel



@marckewilson6293

Jailbait

Ughhh (Stop wincing about)
(1,2,1,2,3,4)

Teenage baby you're a sweet young thing,
Still tied to Mommy's apron strings,
I don't even dare to ask your age,
It's enough to know you're here backstage,
You're Jailbait, and I just can't wait,
Jailbait baby, c'mon, ey!

One taste baby, all I need,
My decision made at lightning speed,
I don't even want to know your name,
It's enough to know you feel the same,
Jailbait, awhh, I just can't wait,
Jailbait baby, get down! Hey!

Love that youngster!

Cherry baby y`know you look so fine,
Send quivers up and down my spine,
I don't care about our different ages,
I'm an open book with well thumbed pages,
Jailbait, awhh, I aim to rape,
Jailbait baby, get down! Aight NOW!



All comments from YouTube:

@uffu2490

That RIFF is SO good. Oh my god. Lemmy was a genius.

@carloscoelho6463

One of old Motorhead,s best tunes. Rip Metal Warriors.

@beezlbubba

Getting to meet Lemmy was one of my best memories.

@patrickwikner3775

Just so good.

@moonbabiefactor5526

Best Motorhead Song. By far

@neubro1448

Fight On!

@HattieJosh

Ian Watkins' favourite song

@jasonmartinez5116

Would make sense if Motorhead was one of his influences

@sandrovise5330

Never die from energy song

@breixoperez4000

rock n roll!!!

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