Mean Machine
Motorhead渀 Lyrics


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Midnight runaway, know you're running scared
Bright lights, big city, nobody seems to care
Open your eyes who's there, who's there
Open your eyes, nightmare
Unclean, fever dream on the high side, in the mean machine

Black bomber in the night, can you handle the pain
Better call the FBI, better change your name
Open your eyes, oh no, oh no
Open your eyes, creepshow
Unclean, fever dream, on the wild side in the mean machine

Unclean, fever dream, take a ride mean machine
Wet dream, bad scene, we don't care where you been
On the screen, movie queen, things ain't always




What they seem. stay clean, crazy dream
Off the high side in the mean machine

Overall Meaning

The song "Mean Machine" by Motorhead is a raucous and intense ode to danger, fear, and excitement. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, describing a midnight runaway who is running scared through a bright, uncaring city. The sense of unease and danger is further heightened by the repeated refrain to "open your eyes," suggesting that something menacing is looming just out of sight. The lyrics also make frequent reference to an "unclean, fever dream," lending the song a nightmarish quality.


The chorus of the song adds to the sense of danger and unpredictability. The "mean machine" of the title is a metaphor for something powerful and dangerous, whether it be a vehicle, a person, or something else entirely. The lyrics describe a "black bomber in the night" and warn that "we don't care where you've been." The song is a celebration of recklessness and living on the wild side, even as it acknowledges the dangers inherent in such a lifestyle.


Overall, "Mean Machine" is a high-energy and electrifying song that perfectly captures Motorhead's gritty, hard-hitting style. Its lyrics evoke a sense of danger and excitement, urging listeners to live life to the fullest and never back down from a challenge.


Line by Line Meaning

Midnight runaway, know you're running scared
You're running away in the middle of the night, but you're afraid and uncertain of what lies ahead.


Bright lights, big city, nobody seems to care
The city lights are blinding and overwhelming, and it seems like nobody cares about what happens to you.


Open your eyes who's there, who's there
You should be vigilant and alert, as there could be danger lurking around you. Keep your eyes open and be cautious.


Open your eyes, nightmare
You'll face a horrible reality if you don't wake up and see the truth about the situation you're in.


Unclean, fever dream on the high side, in the mean machine
You're in a dirty and chaotic state of mind, experiencing vivid and distorted dreams while riding in a dangerous vehicle known as the 'mean machine.'


Black bomber in the night, can you handle the pain
A destructive entity is approaching in the darkness of the night, and you need to be prepared to endure the suffering that it may bring.


Better call the FBI, better change your name
The situation is so dire that you need to change your identity and seek help from the FBI to escape the danger.


Open your eyes, oh no, oh no
You're filled with dread as you realize the gravity of the situation, and you need to be alert and ready to fight for your survival.


Open your eyes, creepshow
A haunting and disturbing reality is unfolding before you, and you need to pay attention to the sinister details.


Unclean, fever dream, on the wild side in the mean machine
You're experiencing a vivid nightmare on the dangerous 'wild side' while riding in the mean machine, and it's taking a toll on your sanity.


Unclean, fever dream, take a ride mean machine
You're trapped in a state of madness and confusion, taking a ride on the mean machine that's causing feverish hallucinations.


Wet dream, bad scene, we don't care where you been
Your deepest desires have turned into a nightmare, and the others in the mean machine don't care about your past experiences or where you came from.


On the screen, movie queen, things ain't always
The glamorous images of movie stars and famous people are not always what they seem; life can be messy and dangerous.


What they seem. stay clean, crazy dream
You need to keep your senses sharp and not be deceived by appearances, or you'll be caught in a crazy and disturbing dream-like reality.


Off the high side in the mean machine
You're being thrown off the deep end and sent into chaos while riding the mean machine.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: IAN KILMISTER, MICHAEL BURSTON, PETER GILL, PHILIP CAMPBELL

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