Lemmy Quotes

Born to lose, live to win.

You’re either trolling or you’re not.

I just love the life I lead, another beer is what I need.

If you don’t like Motorhead, then you don’t like rock ‘n’ roll.

I don’t want to live forever, but while I’m here, I’ll have a good time.

We are Motorhead, and we play rock ‘n’ roll.

People have accused me of things I’m innocent of. They have accused me of being a dwarf. I am not a dwarf. I am a dwarfist.

If I’m going to hell, I’m going there playing the piano.

I just go where the guitar takes me.

I don’t do regrets. Regrets are pointless. It’s too late for regrets. You’ve already done it, haven’t you? You’ve lived your life. No point wishing you could change it.

The only way to deal with death is to come to terms with it, once every three days.

I do believe in killing the messenger. You know why? Because it sends a message.

When I die, I’ll probably be asked to play a nightclub in heaven, and God’s house band will be Led Zeppelin.

If I have to explain, you wouldn’t understand.

I just want to be remembered as a good bass player.

I’m a heavy metal musician, not a diplomat.

Ein Bier, Bitte.

I never got into heavy metal to make money. I just wanted to play the music I love.

Heavy metal is a lifestyle, not a genre of music.

If you’re going to be a rock star, you better get drunk with Lemmy.

I’m no good with numbers. I can barely count with my fingers.

Rock ‘n’ roll is not an instrument. It’s not even a genre of music. It’s a way of life.

There is no electricity in heaven, only amplifiers.

I’m not interested in being famous, I’m interested in being good.

I don’t have any heroes. I’m my own hero.

I’m a walking contradiction, a renegade rebel, a killer with a heart of gold.

I am the one who is walking on the wild side.

I’m not a musician, I’m a rock ‘n’ roll animal.

I’m not a heavy metal fan, I’m a heavy metal god.

The only way to survive in this world is to be yourself, no matter what.

When life gets tough, I just turn up the volume and let the music take me away.

I don’t believe in luck, I believe in hard work and determination.

If it’s too loud, you’re too old.

Rock ‘n’ roll is all about attitude. It’s about rebellion and breaking the rules.

I am not afraid of death, I am afraid of not truly living.

The only thing you can control in life is how you react to it.

I am not a role model. I am a rock ‘n’ roll idol.

I’ve never thought about the future, I only live for the moment.

I am not an angel, but I am not the devil either. I am Lemmy.

I don’t play to the gallery. I play to the audience. They’re the ones who are paying to see me. So why should I play to anyone else?

Music is my religion, rock ‘n’ roll is my god.

I don’t concern myself with what other people think. I do what I want, when I want.

I’m not interested in being part of any scene. I create my own scene.

I’m a firm believer that if you want something badly enough, you can make it happen.

I never had a plan – I just went where the music took me.

Life is short, so make it count.

I don’t need a reason to rock ‘n’ roll. I do it because I love it.

Rock ‘n’ roll is not a job, it’s a calling.

If you don’t like what I have to say, then don’t listen. But don’t try to silence me.

Rock ‘n’ roll is not dead. It’s just taking a nap. And when it wakes up, it’s going to kick ass.