Motorcycle Emptiness
Manic Street Preachers
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Culture sucks down words Itemize loathing and feed yourself smiles Organize your safe tribal war Hurt, maim, kill and enslave the ghetto Each day living out a lie Life sold cheaply forever, ever, ever Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness Life lies a slow suicide Orthodox dreams and symbolic myths From feudal serf to spender This wonderful world of purchase power Just like lungs sucking on air Survivals natural as sorrow, sorrow, sorrow Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness All we want from you are the kicks you've given us All we want from you are the kicks you've given us Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness Drive away and it's the same Everywhere death row, everyone's a victim Your joys are counterfeit This happiness corrupt political shit Living life like a comatose Ego loaded and swallow, swallow, swallow Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness Under neon loneliness everlasting nothingness
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
2 fans
Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, NICHOLAS ALLEN JONES, RICHARD EDWARDS, SEAN MOORE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Background Information"Motorcycle Emptiness" is a song by Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released as the fifth single from their debut studio album, "Generation Terrorists."
|
Chart SuccessUpon its release on 1st June 1992, the song reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's biggest hit at that point.
|
Lyric CompositionThe lyrics of "Motorcycle Emptiness" were written by band members Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire. They are known for their critical commentary of consumer culture and capitalism.
|
Music CompositionThe song is known for its distinctive guitar riff, composed by James Dean Bradfield, which was inspired by the haunting melodies of Ennio Morricone's soundtracks.
|
Initial RelevanceOriginally titled "Go, Buzz Baby, Go", the song was first penned by the band in their early days, reflecting their grunge sound at that time.
|
Song's Length"Motorcycle Emptiness" is the longest track on "Generation Terrorists", running for a full six minutes and eight seconds.
|
Music VideoThe music video was filmed in Tokyo, Japan and mirrors the song's lyrical themes of alienation and commodification.
|
Multiple VersionsSeveral versions of "Motorcycle Emptiness" exist, including a slower, more melancholy demo version.
|
Fan FavouriteDespite its critique of contemporary society, "Motorcycle Emptiness" is often hailed as one of the band's most approachable and beloved songs by fans.
|
LegacyThe song continues to be a staple in Manic Street Preachers' live performances and was included in their "Forever Delayed" greatest hits compilation.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Motorcycle Emptiness Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/5890368/Manic+Street+Preachers/Motorcycle+Emptiness>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Motorcycle Emptiness Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In