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About Motörhead

"Motorhead" is a song written by Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister while he was a member of the English space rock band Hawkwind. It was later recorded by (and was the eponym for) Motörhead, as he called it this instead of Bastard on his then manager's advice.


Year:
2003
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Sunrise, wrong side of another day,
Sky high and six thousand miles away,
Don't know how long I've been awake,
Wound up in an amazing state,
Can't get enough,
And you know it's righteous stuff,
Goes up like prices at Christmas,
Motorhead, you can call me Motorhead, alright

Brain dead, total amnesia,
Get some mental anesthesia,
Don't move, I'll shut the door and kill the lights,
And if I can't be wrong I could be right,
All good clean fun,
Have another stick of gum,
Man, you look better already,
Motorhead, remember me now Motorhead, alright

Fourth day, five day marathon,
We're moving like a parallelogram,
Don't move, I'll shut the door and kill the lights,
I guess I'll see you all on the ice,
I should be tired,
And all I am is wired,
Ain't felt this good for an hour,
Motorhead, remember me now, Motorhead alright

Yeah, yeah, Motorhead, remember me now, Motorhead 
Motorhead, ? Motorhead yeah, yeah

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Hawkwind

Hawkwind are an English rock band, one of the earliest space rock groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. They are also a noted precursor to punk rock and now are considered a link between the hippie and punk cultures. more »

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Written by: IAN KILMISTER

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
Hawkwind is a British rock band that formed in 1969. They are usually categorized as a space rock band due to their penchant for incorporating electronic and psychedelic elements into their music.
Lemmy Kilmister
The song "Motorhead" was written by Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, who was the bassist and vocalist of Hawkwind before he went on to form his own band, Motörhead.
Song Meaning
"Motorhead" isn't about cars or motorcycles as one might think but instead about Lemmy’s addiction to amphetamines, hence the name "Motorhead."
Single Release
"Motorhead" was first released as a B-side to Hawkwind's "Kings of Speed" single in 1975.
Studio Album
The song was included on Hawkwind's album "Warrior on the Edge of Time" which was released in 1975.
Song Version
Lemmy recorded a faster version of the song with his own band, Motörhead, for their debut album in 1977.
Lemmy’s Departure
After being fired from Hawkwind due to his drug-related arrest in 1975, Lemmy formed Motörhead, naming the band after the last song he wrote for Hawkwind.
Live Performances
While "Motorhead" became a signature song for Lemmy's new band, Hawkwind continued to play it in concerts after his departure.
Influence
The song "Motorhead" had a significant influence on the development of heavy metal and speed metal subgenres due to its raw energy and fast tempo.
Lemmy Tribute
After Lemmy’s death in 2015, Hawkwind paid tribute to their former bandmate by playing "Motorhead" at a concert in 2016. They performed the song slower than the original version, akin to a ballad, reflecting the melancholic occasion.

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