White Line Fever
Motorhead渀 Lyrics
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You know it's so good
But I know you wouldn't come clean now, baby
Even if you could
white line fever
White line fever made me a believer now
White line fever, yeah
Just come to me babe
We can stay right here
But you don't remember me, honey, 'cause of all you've done this year
White line fever
We're gonna make you a dreamer
White line fever, yeah
It's a slow death
Hey
Bye, bye, bye baby
'Cause there I come
Won't go to sleep tonight
Because the white line turns me on
White line fever
Made me a believer
White line fever, yeah
It hasn't killed me yet
Oh
White Line Fever by Motörhead can be interpreted in several different ways, but at its core, the song is about addiction and its hold on a person. The "white line fever" referred to in the lyrics is likely drug addiction, with the "white line" being a reference to cocaine. The singer acknowledges that the addiction has taken hold of them and made them into a believer, seemingly hopeless to escape its grip. They also seem to be in a tumultuous relationship with someone who may be an enabler or fellow addict. Despite this, they are still enraptured by the addiction and its effects, unable to break away from its pull.
The final lines of the song seem to hint at a bleak realization that there is no real escape from the addiction, and that death may be the only true release from its grasp. The repetition of "white line fever" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this addiction is all-consuming and inescapable.
Line by Line Meaning
We can move around now
We have the freedom to travel and explore new places.
You know it's so good
It's enjoyable and exciting to be on the move.
But I know you wouldn't come clean now, baby
I understand that you wouldn't confess everything that you've done wrong.
Even if you could
Even if you had the opportunity to tell me the truth, you wouldn't.
White line fever
The addiction to the feeling of freedom and the open road while driving.
White line fever made me a believer now
The excitement of driving on the open road has convinced me to keep doing it.
Take me away from you
Being on the road separates me from the problems and drama of my personal life.
Just come to me babe
Join me in experiencing the thrill of driving and seeing new places.
We can stay right here
We can park the car and enjoy the moment of freedom and adventure we feel right now.
But you don't remember me, honey, 'cause of all you've done this year
Your actions throughout the year have caused you to forget about me and our past experiences together.
We're gonna make you a dreamer
Being on the open road will inspire you and awaken your imagination.
It's a slow death
Being addicted to the open road and the feeling of freedom that comes with it can eventually lead to a harmful and destructive lifestyle.
Bye, bye, bye baby
I'm leaving you behind and hitting the road on my own.
'Cause there I come
I'm heading towards a new adventure and opportunity on the open road.
Won't go to sleep tonight
The thrill of driving and the open road keeps me awake and energized.
Because the white line turns me on
The feeling of driving and seeing the continuous white line on the road is exhilarating and exciting.
It hasn't killed me yet
Despite the risks and dangers associated with being on the road, I haven't been harmed or killed yet.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IAN KILMISTER, EDWARD CLARKE, PHILIP TAYLOR
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