Killed By Death
Motörhead
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Shut up! If you squeeze my lizard I'll put my snake on you I'm a romantic adventurer And a reptile too But it don't make no difference 'Cause I ain't gonna be, easy, easy The only time I'm easy's when I'm Killed by death, killed by death Killed by death, come on! I'm a lone wolf ligger But I ain't no pretty boy I'm a backbone shiver And I'm a bundle of joy But it don't make no difference 'Cause I ain't gonna be, easy, easy The only time I'm easy's when I'm Killed by death, killed by death Killed by death, come on! Killed by death, Killed by death Killed by death, come on! Come on, I said you're killed by death Come on! Killed by Killed by death Killed by death Killed by death, ha-ha-ha-ha! Killed by death Killed by death Killed by death Aah! Killed by death Killed by death Killed by death Killed by a bunch of death! Killed by death Killed by death Killed by death Shout out your mouth, shout out your mouth! Come on! Killed by death Killed by death Killed by death I'm dead, I'm dead, I'm dead, I'm dead I'm dead, I'm dead Dead, dead, dead, killed by death Aah!
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Written by: IAN KILMISTER, MICHAEL BURSTON, PETER GILL, PHILIP CAMPBELL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
About the Song Title"Killed by Death" is considered a paradigmatic example of Motörhead's ironic humor. Upon first hearing, the title might seem like simply a dark and dramatic phrase about death. In reality, it is a humorous redundancy as death by definition entails killing.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Killed by Death" was released by Motörhead in September 1984 as a single. It was not included in any studio album by the band at the time of its release.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for "Killed by Death" caused quite a stir when it was first released. This was due to its depiction of extreme violence and suggestive content, leading MTV to ban it for being too explicit.
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Video StorylineThe video for "Killed by Death" showcases a unique storyline. It has Lemmy, the lead vocalist, being arrested for stealing a girlfriend, then being executed and coming back as a "guitar-playing zombie" riding a motorcycle and ultimately taking his revenge.
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About the LyricsLike many of Motörhead's songs, "Killed by Death" showcases the band's raw, strong lyrics centered around themes of rebellion, freedom, and mortality.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label "Bronze Records" in UK and "Mercury Records" in the USA.
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In popular cultureThe song was featured in an episode of the animated TV show "Beavis and Butt-Head," further boosting its popularity among younger audiences in the 1990s.
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Performances"Killed by Death" remained a mainstay of Motörhead's live performances and has appeared on several compilation albums, live albums and as B-sides of other singles, underlining its status as a fan-favourite.
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About the MusicThe song exhibits the band's signature fast and loud style, mixing elements of rock and roll, punk, and heavy metal.
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B-SidesThe original release of "Killed by Death" as a single was backed with the songs "Under the Knife" and "Masterplan".
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