Hawkwind：Meaning of Motorhead Songmeaning

The song "Motorhead" is actually by the band Motorhead, not Hawkwind, but Hawkwind did perform the song before Motorhead recorded it. The lyrics are about the euphoric feeling of being high on drugs, specifically amphetamines. The narrator is describing his state of mind, which is energized, euphoric, and a little bit crazy. The "Motorhead" nickname refers to the speed and intensity of the high. The lyrics are fairly straightforward and don't have much of a story beyond describing the sensations of the drug-induced state. The song is often considered a classic of the heavy metal genre and is one of Motorhead's most famous tracks.