Mötley Crüe – Live Wire

“Live Wire” – Single by Mötley Crüe from the album Too Fast for Love
Released: August 16, 1982
Songwriters: Nikki Sixx

The video was directed by the members of Mötley Crüe. It showcases the band’s stage theatrics, such as Nikki Sixx setting himself on fire (due to lack of money to perform on stage pyrotechnics) and Mick Mars drooling blood. The single was released on August 16, 1982. In May 2006, it was ranked #17 on VH1’s list of the 40 greatest metal songs of all time.

The group had formed a year prior. Bassist Nikki Sixx left his former band, London, and began working with drummer Tommy Lee. An advertisement in The Recycler landed guitarist Mick Mars in the group. The final piece was vocalist Vince Neil, though it took some effort to get him on board.

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Personnel

• Vince Neil – vocals
• Mick Mars – guitar, backing vocals
• Nikki Sixx – bass
• Tommy Lee – drums

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Plug me in, I’m alive tonight
Out on the streets again
Turn me on, I’m too hot to stop
Something you’ll never forget
Take my fist, break down walls
I’m on top tonight

[Pre-Chorus]
No, no
You better turn me loose
You better set me free
Because I’m hot, young, running free
A little bit better than I used to be

[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire

[Verse 2]
I’ll either break her face or take down her legs
Get my ways at will
Go for the throat and never let loose
Going in for the kill
Take my fist
Break down walls
I’m on top tonight

[Bridge]
Come on baby
Gotta play with me
Well, I’m your live wire, yeah
You better lock your doors
I’m on the prowl tonight
Well, be mine tonight

[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire
‘Cause I’m alive
Live wire

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