Bomber
Motörhead
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Oh Aah Ain't a hope in hell Nothing is gonna bring us down The way we fly Five miles off the ground Because we shoot to kill And you know we always will It's a bomber, it's a bomber Scream a thousand miles Hear the black death rising moan Firestorm coming closer Napalm to the bone Because you know we do it right A mission every night It's a bomber, it's a bomber No night fighter Gonna stop us getting through The sirens make you shiver You bet my aim is true Because you know we aim to please Bring you to your knees It's a bomber, it's a bomber, it's a bomber Yeah
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Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor
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12 facts about this song
Band History"Bomber" was performed by the British rock band Motörhead, known for pioneering the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the late 1970s.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Bomber" is the title track of Motörhead's third studio album, released in October 1979.
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Song InspirationLemmy Kilmister, front man of Motörhead, was inspired to write "Bomber" after reading Len Deighton's novel of the same name.
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Classic Lineup"Bomber" was released during the classic lineup of Lemmy Kilmister, Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor - collectively known as the 'classic' Motörhead lineup.
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Live PerformancesWhen performing "Bomber" live, a massive lighting rig in the shape of a bomber would be flown over the band - one of the band's most iconic stage setups.
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RecognitionThe song "Bomber" is considered one of Motörhead's signature songs and is regularly played live.
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Chart SuccessThe "Bomber" album reached No. 12 on the UK charts, gaining the band significant acknowledgement in the heavy metal scene.
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ArtworkThe album cover artwork for "Bomber" was created by artist Adrian Chesterman, who designed the album cover based on a reference photo and Lemmy's vision.
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Band’s SoundPrior to "Bomber's" release, many considered Motörhead's sound to be punk, but the release of Bomber solidified the band's sound as heavy metal.
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Social CommentaryThe song "Bomber" also carries a degree of social commentary, often a characteristic of Motörhead's music, with references to the fear and destruction brought by war. It’s a direct reference to WWII since the bomber in question is a German plane, the Heinkel He 111.
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Notable CoverThe song has been covered by renowned bands, particularly by Saxon, for publication on their album "Inspirations" in 2021.
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InfluenceThe song "Bomber" continues to be influential within the metal and punk scenes, demonstrating Motörhead's long-lasting influence on multiple musical genres.
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