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Stay Clean by Motörhead
Release Date
Performed by
MotörheadProduced by
Jimmy MillerWrited by
Phil Taylor & Eddie Clarke & LemmyAbout
This song is about staying clear of people that try to bring you down. According to Lemmy, the song was actually inspired by jazz crooner Mel Tormé. He also claims that it was not, as many assume, about drugs and alcohol (see quotation below).
Stay Clean Lyrics
I can tell, seen before
Know the way, I know the law
I can't believe, can't obey
Can't agree with all the things
I hear you say
Oh no, ask me why
I can't go on with all the filthy white lies
Stay clean, stay clean
Stay clean, stay clean
Don't you know all the time
You got yours
And you know that I have mine?
Grab a hold, don't let go
Don't let them rob you
Of the only thing you know
Oh no, no-one else
Got the right to make you
Sorry for yourself
Stay clean, stay clean
Stay clean, stay clean
So you see, the only proof
Of what you are, is in the way
You see the truth
Don't be scared, live to win
Although they're always gonna tell you it's a sin
In the end, you're on your own
And there is no-one
That can stop you being alone
Stay clean, stay clean
Stay clean, stay clean
It's your only hope
Stay Clean Q&A
Who wrote Stay Clean's ?
Stay Clean was written by Phil Taylor & Eddie Clarke & Lemmy.
Who produced Stay Clean's ?
Stay Clean was produced by Jimmy Miller.
When did Motörhead release Stay Clean?
Motörhead released Stay Clean on Sat Mar 24 1979.
What did Motörhead say about "Stay Clean"?
I’m just saying, “Stay clean and listen to your parents.” I wasn’t really thinking about anyone in particular when I wrote it. It’s not about drugs or alcohol; it’s just “stay clean.” I was trying to copy Mel Tormé, like “I’m Comin' Home Baby,” but the song didn’t turn out like that [laughs]. It’s b...