Motorbreath (Hetfield)
The song writing to "Motorbreath" was solely done by James. Their first demo "No Life 'Till Leather" also included this song.
Album:
Kill 'Em All
The lyrics:
In the lyrics it seems like the life is compared with a fast vehicle. Maybe
it would be a good metaphor because the vehicle (-live) is driving fast
through everything (every parts in live) without stopping or turning back.
It was rumored that the song would be inspired by the impact of cocaine.
Interpretation possibility:
"Make what you want of your life - whatever is in your way !"
Motorbreath - Interpretation Possibility
"Living and dying, laughing and crying"
- Good times and bad times ...
"Once you have seen it you will never be the same"
- ... will influence you
"Life in the fast lane is just how it seems"
"Hard and it is heavy, dirty and mean"
- Life can be difficult
"Motorbreath"
"It's how I live my life"
"I can't take it any other other way"
- I only want to live my life as I want
"Motorbreath"
"The signs of living fast"
"It is going to take you breath away"
- It describes the way of life
"Don't stop for nothing it's full speed or nothing"
- You have to keep your own intentions
"I am taking down you know whatever is in my way"
- Take your chances - whatever is in your way !
"Getting your kicks as you are shooting the line"
- Even when something is not running as you had expected of your life ...
"Sending the shivers up and down your spine"
- ... don't give up and show others that you can achieve your aims if you want
"Those people who tell you not to take chances"
"They are all missing on what life is about"
"You only live once so take hold of the chance"
"Don't end up like others the same song and dance"
- Just as it is said in the lyrics of this verse
