The Meteors are a psychobilly band from the United Kingdom, who are often credited with giving the genre its distinctive sound. Although the origins of psychobilly are debatable, the Meteors consider themselves the first and only psychobilly band. Fans of the band are known to use the slogan "Only the Meteors are pure psychobilly" (often shortened to just "OTMAPP") as a rallying cry.
The Meteors were started in 1980 by P. Paul Fenech (guitar and vocals), Nigel Lewis (upright bass), and Mark Robertson (drums). Fenech and Lewis had played in rockabilly bands before, but left their former band, Raw Deal, in order to experiment with a new sound that mixed horror and science fiction lyrics with a punk rock-rockabilly crossover. This sound would later be called psychobilly.
The Meteors played their first show during Rockabilly Night at The Sparrow Hawk in north London, but after being heckled due to their punk fashion, decided to begin playing shows beyond just rockabilly clubs. They developed a loyal following known as "the Crazies," who invented their own dance style called "going mental," a cross between dancing and moshing. This would later be renamed "wrecking," and is still a staple of the psychobilly scene to this day. Coupled with Fenech's ritual of spitting blood during performances, many clubs believed they were dangerous and refused to book them. The band began playing at punk rock clubs alongside other UK punk bands such as the Anti-Nowhere League and the UK Subs. However, unlike punk bands, the Meteors would insist that their shows be "a politics and religion free zone" in order to focus on having a good time instead of allowing disputes between fans to break out. Because of their example, there are nearly no political themes in psychobilly today.
Due to their cult following, the Meteors made a film in late 1980 with comedian Keith Allen called Meteor Madness. It was released as a double feature with two-tone ska film Dance Craze in March 1981. The movie featured four songs, which made it onto the band's first vinyl single. In August 1981, the band were signed to Island Records and recorded their first full-length, In Heaven.
The Meteors have gone through numerous line-up changes since, with Fenech being the only original member today. The current line-up includes Mark Burnett on bass and Wolfgang Hordemann on drums. They have 17 official albums, countless singles, and numerous reissues and compilation appearances. They continue to record using their own recording studio, In Heaven, and have extensively toured Japan, America, Europe, and Scandinavia.
P. Paul Fenech has also released many solo albums and plays in a rockabilly side-project, the Legendary Raw Deal, named after his first band. Nigel Lewis and Mark Robertson went on to first play together in the Escalators, a psychedelic rock band, then the Tallboys, a rockabilly band best known for recording the song "Take a Walk" for the Return of the Living Dead soundtrack.
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There's also a dutch band called The Meteors. One of the most wayward Dutch rock groups in the period between the late '70s and early '80s. The Meteors release three records which feature a futuristic sort of 'art' rock which is influenced by Roxy Music and David Bowie. The band formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1982.
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Hellfire
The Meteors Lyrics
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Don't want to have to change the way I gotta live
I tried it more than once it's to damn much to give
Don't need the attitude of someone else's life
I'm having trouble just keeping up with mine
Don't wanna think like no one else
Maybe I'm selfish who can tell
Don't wanna live some others dream
You don't have to follow rules just because they say
Do what you got to do fuck em anyway
Don't let em push you down don't have to change your style
Go where you wanna go what ever makes you smile
Wind em right up if you can
Don't run and hide make a stand
Don't follow sheep make your own way
And if your gonna burn well make em pay
Chorus
Hell fire well now I'm gonna burn
Hell fire I know I'll never learn
Hell fire wont you listen to me scream
Hell fire then you'll know what I mean
What you gotta do is just what you gotta do
Hell fire then you can burn too
(repeat verse 2)
(chorus)
(solo)
(chorus)
Hellfire x 2
The Meteors's song Hellfire is all about being true to oneself and not following the norm set by society. The lyrics are a statement of individuality and a protest against conformity. The first verse talks about not wanting to change one's way of living just to fit in with the expectations of society. The singer emphasizes that giving up one's identity is too high a price to pay. The lines "Don't need the attitude of someone else's life, I'm having trouble just keeping up with mine" suggest that the singer is reluctant to emulate someone else's lifestyle, and it's already difficult enough to keep up with their own.
The second verse urges people to break free from the chains of societal norms and follow their own rules. The lyrics "You don't have to follow rules just because they say, do what you got to do f*** em anyway" suggest that the singer is urging others to go against the norm and never let societal pressures control their style, way of living, or decisions in life. The tone of the song comes across as defiant, rebellious, and self-empowered. The chorus "Hell fire well now I'm gonna burn, Hell fire I know I'll never learn" conveys a feeling of defiance against the supposed consequences of not following the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to have to change the way I gotta live
I don't want to change my lifestyle to fit in with society's expectations.
I tried it more than once it's to damn much to give
I've attempted to conform before, but it's too challenging.
Don't need the attitude of someone else's life
I don't want to adopt someone else's mentality.
I'm having trouble just keeping up with mine
It's difficult enough for me to keep up with my own life, let alone someone else's.
Don't wanna think like no one else
I don't want my thought process to be influenced by someone else's ideas.
Maybe I'm selfish who can tell
Perhaps I'm selfish for prioritizing my own desires over others'.
Don't wanna live some other's dream
I don't want to live out someone else's aspirations.
I'm going to hell or so it seems
Society deems me as unorthodox and bound for damnation.
You don't have to follow rules just because they say
You don't have to conform to societal standards blindly.
Do what you got to do fuck em anyway
Do what you must do, even if society disapproves.
Don't let em push you down don't have to change your style
Don't allow others to oppress your individuality; maintain your unique persona.
Go where you wanna go what ever makes you smile
Do what makes you happy and go where your heart desires.
Wind em right up if you can
Upset those who attempt to restrict your way of life.
Don't run and hide make a stand
Don't be a coward, stand up for what you believe in.
Don't follow sheep, make your own way
Don't allow yourself to be a follower, and carve your path in life.
And if your gonna burn well make em pay
If the cost of being unique is damnation, make those who oppress your lifestyle pay.
Chorus:
Repeating the verse's idea, expressing the pain of being judged and the desire to remain truthful to yourself.
Hell fire well now I'm gonna burn
Feeling the inevitable nature of damnation as a result of refusing to conform.
Hell fire I know I'll never learn
I am aware that societal pressure to conform will never cease, but I will not submit.
Hell fire wont you listen to me scream
The frustration of being unjustly judged and falsely accused of wrongdoing.
Hell fire then you'll know what I mean
Others will understand the torment of being ostracized and judged without reason.
What you gotta do is just what you gotta do
Do not be swayed by external pressure just do what you feel is correct.
Hell fire then you can burn too
Join me on this unorthodox path, and let us take damnation together rather than succumb to societal pressure.
* Guitar solo *
Instrumental break with heavy guitar riffs.
Chorus:
The verse's idea is repeated.
Hellfire x 2
Repeating the song's title and reinforcing the idea of refusing to succumb to societal pressure.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FENECH
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The drums in this are great
Jorma Jern
I've put this on repeat👍👍👍
Ewenn Thomas
Amazing !!!!
redgalatea
i've been abusing the replay button on this shit every morning ♥
A dp
aaaAAAA amo esta puta cancion!!!! Don’t run and hide make a stand Don’t follow sheep make your own way!!!!!!
ZombieNative90
O YEA!!!!,,,,, JARVISTON MAKE YOUR OWN WAY!!!