Overkill
Motörhead
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Only way to feel the noise is when it's good and loud So good I can't believe it, screaming with the crowd Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you Overkill, overkill, overkill On your feet you feel the beat, it goes straight to your spine Shake your head you must be dead if it don't make you fly Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you Overkill, overkill, overkill Know your body's made to move, ya feel it in your guts Rock 'n' roll ain't worth the name if it don't make ya strut Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you Don't sweat it, we'll get it back to you Overkill, overkill, overkill
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Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release DetailsReleased in March 1979, "Overkill" is a signature song by the British rock band, Motörhead.
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Album SuccessThe song is from the album of the same name, which was Motörhead's first to chart, peaking at #24 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Song's Influence"Overkill" is renown for its influence in the heavy metal genre, more specifically the speed and thrash metal sub-genres.
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Iconic Drum IntrosThe song features one of the most recognized drum intros in rock music history, executed by drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor.
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Musical StructureNotable for its use of double bass drumming, it was one of the earliest examples in rock music.
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LegacyIt was ranked number 397 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.
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Re-releasesThe song was re-released in 7" and 12" formats in 1980 and 1984, and it has been part of several compilation albums.
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Live Performances"Overkill" was a staple in Motörhead's live set until the band disbanded in 2015.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists and bands over the years, including Metallica and Overkill, the latter of which took their name from the song.
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Featured in Media"Overkill" has been used in various media, including the video games "Brutal Legend" and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3".
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Lemmy's ViewLead singer Lemmy Kilmister cited "Overkill" as his favourite Motörhead song in his autobiography, "White Line Fever".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its re-release in 1980, "Overkill" charted at number #39 on the UK Singles Chart.
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