Moto Psycho
Megadeth(???) Lyrics
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Dependability, made me a nervous wreck
Accountability, I live from check to check
Volatility, neglect and no respect
Got my wheels in motion and I got a path to beat
I hit the road to I don't know and look for Tough Shit Street
Can't see where I'm headed but I'm going there again
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Everybody is a
Moto Psycho move it or lose it baby
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
100 Miles an hour
Moto Psycho I'm a Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho
You know you can't resist to tell me what I mean
You gave my mind a twist said that I was unclean
The actor runs the play and ad-libs in between
You're all that I resent my thoughts were so obscene
Got my wheels in motion and I got a path to beat
I hit the road to I don't know and look for Tough Shit Street
One-way ticket nowhere there's no windows on this train
Can't see where I'm headed but I'm going there again
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Everybody is a
Moto Psycho move it or lose it baby
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
100 Miles an hour
Moto Psycho I'm a Moto Psycho
One-way ticket nowhere there's no windows on this train
Can't see where I'm headed but I'm going there again
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Everybody is a
Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Move it or lose it baby
Moto Psycho
Where I'm headed I don't know
But I'm shoving off and I hit the road
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Im a Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho (Im going nowhere)
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
The lyrics to Megadeth's song "Moto Psycho" describe a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the mundane aspects of life, such as responsibility, dependability, and accountability. The singer feels trapped by these obligations and longs to break free, hitting the road and seeking out something more exciting and fulfilling. The chorus, "Moto Psycho," can be interpreted in a few different ways - it could refer to the singer's own restless nature, or it could be a critique of a society that values speed and progress at the expense of personal well-being.
The second verse introduces a new element to the song: the idea that other people are trying to impose their own interpretations and expectations onto the singer. This is reflected in the line "You know you can't resist to tell me what I mean," suggesting that the singer is being told how to think and feel by someone else. The sense of anger and rebellion that comes through in lines like "You're all that I resent my thoughts were so obscene" indicates that the singer is pushing back against this influence and asserting their own individuality.
Overall, "Moto Psycho" is a song about breaking free from societal expectations and pursuing one's own path, even if that means going nowhere in particular. The lyrics suggest that this can be a difficult and sometimes painful process, but ultimately it is worth it to feel truly alive and free.
Line by Line Meaning
Responsibility, an anchor around my neck
I feel weighed down by my responsibilities.
Dependability, made me a nervous wreck
I feel anxious and stressed because I always have to be relied upon.
Accountability, I live from check to check
I have to constantly worry about money and making ends meet.
Volatility, neglect and no respect
My life is unpredictable and unstable, and I feel ignored and unappreciated.
Got my wheels in motion and I got a path to beat
I'm moving forward and trying to find my way.
I hit the road to I don't know and look for Tough Shit Street
I'm searching for something, even if I don't know what it is, and I'll endure whatever challenges come my way.
One-way ticket nowhere there's no windows on this train
I'm headed somewhere, but I don't know where or what's ahead.
Can't see where I'm headed but I'm going there again
I may be engaging in self-destructive behavior, but I'm doing it anyway.
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Everybody is a
Moto Psycho move it or lose it baby
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
100 Miles an hour
Moto Psycho I'm a Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho
I feel like I'm going nowhere and everyone else is just as lost. I'm living life at full speed and I'm a little crazy.
You know you can't resist to tell me what I mean
I feel like other people are always trying to explain my thoughts and feelings to me.
You gave my mind a twist said that I was unclean
Others have made me feel dirty or inferior because of my thoughts or actions.
The actor runs the play and ad-libs in between
I feel like I'm just going through the motions, with no real control over my life.
You're all that I resent my thoughts were so obscene
I blame others for how I feel and the dark places my mind goes.
Where I'm headed I don't know
But I'm shoving off and I hit the road
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Im a Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho (Im going nowhere)
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
I'm admitting that I don't know where I'm going, but I'm determined to keep moving forward. I'm a little crazy and feel like I'm going nowhere.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE
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Responsibility, an anchor around my neck
Dependability, made me a nervous wreck
Accountability, I live from check to check
Volatility, neglect and no respect
Got my wheels in motion and I got a path to beat
I hit the road to I don't know and look for Tough Shit Street
One-way ticket nowhere there's no windows on this train
Can't see where I'm headed but I'm going there again
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Everybody is a
Moto Psycho move it or lose it baby
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
100 Miles an hour
Moto Psycho I'm a Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho
You know you can't resist to tell me what I mean
You gave my mind a twist said that I was unclean
The actor runs the play and ad-libs in between
You're all that I resent my thoughts were so obscene
Got my wheels in motion and I got a path to beat
I hit the road to I don't know and look for Tough Shit Street
One-way ticket nowhere there's no windows on this train
Can't see where I'm headed but I'm going there again
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Everybody is a
Moto Psycho move it or lose it baby
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
100 Miles an hour
Moto Psycho I'm a Moto Psycho
One-way ticket nowhere there's no windows on this train
Can't see where I'm headed but I'm going there again
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Everybody is a
Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Move it or lose it baby
Moto Psycho
Where I'm headed I don't know
But I'm shoving off and I hit the road
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Im a Moto Psycho
Moto Psycho (Im going nowhere)
Moto Psycho (going nowhere)
Jared Thompson
Unpopular opinion: The World Needs a Hero is a great album
Will Gallagher
No.
shaun lynch
Yes. Yes it is.
Matt
Agreed in that they shook off their sellout form that they adopted after Rust On Peace. Signing off, a 1973 born fan who's been a fan since 1989 and saw them plenty of times in the early 1990s.. way early 90s by the way... Before they followed Metallica sell out route.
I'm not saying it's the best Megadeth album. But I'm glad that you've given it the credit that's due. It's a bit underrated and I'm glad to see comments like yours. Sincerely responding to some fellow fan of this ln the Internet (instead of some troll from Megadeth trying to promote a former album)
Tim P
It absolutely kicked ass.
adamgh0
That was my first Megadeth album. I checked it out from the library when I was 18 and it still hits home today.
Jimmy Watson
The World Needs A Hero is a tremendous Megadeth album
Evan C
It doesn’t get nearly enough credit
Psycho Holiday
"How DARE you say such a thing?!?!"--the mainstream press any time since
Psycho Holiday
Side 1 is. That being said, from my humble opinion, it's too bad that the rest of the world could not catch on to what you or I were saying