Eat the Rich

Motörhead

About Eat the Rich

"Eat the Rich" is a song by British heavy metal band Motörhead. It was released as a single in 1987, in 7" and 12" vinyl pressings. Both formats featured the b-side "Cradle to the Grave", and the 12" also included "Just 'Cos You Got the Power". The title song was written for Peter Richardson's 1987 film Eat the Rich, starring the regular cast of The Comic Strip: the song also features on the Motörhead album Rock 'n' Roll The Dutch single released by Roadrunner Records took the title track of the album as the A-side in place of "Eat the Rich", keeping "Cradle to the Grave" as the B-side. The sleeve used the artwork on the album cover, both sleeve designs were created by Joe Petagno. 


Year:
1993
3:40
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They say music is the food of love,
Let's see if you are hungry enough,
Take a bite, take another, just like a good boy would,
Get a sweet thing on the side,
Home cooking, homicide,
Side order, could be your daughter,
Fingerlicking good

[Chorus]
Come on baby, eat the rich,
Put the bite on the son of a bitch,
Don't mess around, don't give me no switch,
C'mon baby eat the rich
C'mon baby eat the rich

Sittin' here in a restaurant,
Tell the waiter just what you want
Is that the meat, you wanted to eat,
How would you ever know?
Hash browns an' bacon strips,
I love the way that you lick your lips,
No fooling, I can see you drooling,
Feel the hunger grow

[Chorus]

Eat up, eat you, eat me,
Eat two, get one free
Shetland pony, extra pepperoni
Just pick up the phone,
Eat Greek, or eat Chinese,
Eat salad, or scarf up grease
You're on the shelf, maybe eat yourself,
Come on, bite my bone

[Chorus]

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Motörhead

Motörhead ( /ˈmoʊtərhɛd/) are an English heavy metal band formed in 1975 by bassist, singer and songwriter Ian Fraser Kilmister, professionally known by his stage name Lemmy, who has remained the sole constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to or one of the earliest members of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. To date, Motörhead have released twenty studio albums, seven live recordings, five compilation albums and five EPs. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades, and particularly No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, cemented Motörhead's reputation as one o… more »

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Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER, JIM VALLANCE

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Inspiration
"Eat the Rich" is a track by the British heavy metal band Motörhead. It was initially released on the band's 1987 studio album, "Rock 'n' Roll."
Theme
The song is noted for its satirical lyrics that the band's frontman, Lemmy Kilmister, wrote in critique of social inequality and the lifestyle of the affluent.
Performance
It is one of the songs that Lemmy would often perform using his signature Rickenbacker bass guitar.
Album Achievement
The "Rock 'n' Roll" album, on which "Eat the Rich" is featured, charted at No. 34 on the UK Albums Chart.
Music Video
Thematically disturbing and humorous, the music video for "Eat the Rich" includes various band members in acting roles, including Lemmy Kilmister who plays a dual role as a discontented cook and a wealthy diner in the song's music video.
Film Reference
The song shares its title with a 1987 British black comedy film "Eat the Rich", where band's frontman Lemmy played a minor role, the song also ended up on the movie's soundtrack.
Album Reissue
In the year 2001, the album "Rock 'n' Roll" was reissued with several bonus tracks including a live version of "Eat the Rich" recorded in 1987.
Cultural Impact
Even though not as widely popular as some of their other hits, "Eat the Rich" is still remembered as a notable song that reflects Motörhead's blend of heavy metal and Lemmy's politically-charged songwriting.
Notable Lineup
The track featured the band's classic line-up of Lemmy, Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor on drums, and 'Fast' Eddie Clarke on guitar.
Related Compositions
The track was also released as a double A-side single with "Cradle To The Grave", both these songs are sometimes considered the standouts from the "Rock 'n' Roll" album.

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