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Motorbreath is the third track from Metallica's debut album Kill 'Em All.
About[]
It is about "life in the fast lane". James Hetfield wrote this song with his high school friend Hugh Tanner before Metallica was even formed, and it is one of only two songs that Lars Ulrich doesn't receive writing credits for. It is also the band's shortest song, clocking in at only three minutes and eight seconds.
Live[]
- "Motorbreath" has been performed live 332 times as of January 2025.
- "Motorbreath" was first performed live on May 25, 1982, in Costa Mesa, California.
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Lyrics[]
Living and dying, laughing and crying Once you have seen it you'll never be the same Life in the fast lane is just how it seems Hard and it's heavy and dirty and mean Motorbreath It's how I live my life I can't take it any other way Motorbreath The sign of living fast It is going to take your breath away Don't stop for nothing, it's full speed or nothing I'm taking down, you know, whatever's in my way Getting your kicks as you're shooting the line Sending the shivers up and down my spine Motorbreath It's how I live my life I can't take it any other way Motorbreath The sign of living fast It is going to take your breath away Those people who tell you not to take chances They are all missing on what life's about You only live once so take hold of the chance Don't end up like others, same song and dance Motorbreath It's how I live my life I can't take it any other way Motorbreath The sign of living fast It is going to take your breath away
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Kill 'Em All |
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Songs | Hit the Lights • The Four Horsemen • Motorbreath • Jump in the Fire • (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth • Whiplash • Phantom Lord • No Remorse • Seek & Destroy • Metal Militia |
Bonus Tracks | Am I Evil? • Blitzkrieg |
Members | James Hetfield • Lars Ulrich • Kirk Hammett • Cliff Burton |