Eat the Rich
Motörhead
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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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Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER, JIM VALLANCE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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."
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ThemeThe 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.
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PerformanceIt is one of the songs that Lemmy would often perform using his signature Rickenbacker bass guitar.
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Album AchievementThe "Rock 'n' Roll" album, on which "Eat the Rich" is featured, charted at No. 34 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Music VideoThematically 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.
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Film ReferenceThe 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.
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Album ReissueIn 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.
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Cultural ImpactEven 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.
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Notable LineupThe track featured the band's classic line-up of Lemmy, Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor on drums, and 'Fast' Eddie Clarke on guitar.
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Related CompositionsThe 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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