Mötley Crüe Songs: “Live Wire” – Lyrics – VIDEO – Guitar Lesson – Tab – Skull – YouTube – US Festival – The Dirt
“Live Wire” was the featured single on Mötley Crüe’s debut album, Too Fast for Love. It was officially released by Elektra Records on August 16, 1982.
LIVE WIRE
Lyrics & Music by Nikki Sixx
LYRICS
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, no, no
Better turn me loose, better set me free
‘Cause I’m hot, I’m young, running free
Little bit better than I used to be
‘Cause I’m alive, live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, I’m a live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, I’m a live wire
I’ll either break her face or take down her legs
Get my ways at will
Go for the throat, never let loose
Goin’ in for the kill
Take my fist, break down walls
I’m on top tonight, no, no
Better turn me loose, you better set me free
‘Cause I’m hot, I’m young, running free
A little bit better than I used to be
‘Cause I’m alive, live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, I’m a live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, I’m a live wire
Come on, baby
Gotta play with me
Well, I’m your live wire, yeah
Better lock your doors
I’m on the prowl tonight
Well, be mine tonight
‘Cause I’m alive, live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, I’m a live wire
‘Cause I’m alive, live wire
come on, be my baby
(‘Cause I’m alive) come on tonight
(‘Cause I’m alive) come on and love me, baby
(‘Cause I’m alive) I wanna be with you tonight
I’ll give you everything
(‘Cause I’m alive) you want inside
(‘Cause I’m alive) plug me in, plug me in, I want you
(‘Cause I’m alive) come on tonight
Nikki Sixx:
“Found in storage. Too Fast for Love skull used in our early videos and photo shoots. Sits on my desk to remind me how grateful I am to have been in Motley Crue.”
THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO REMASTERED
The video was directed by the members of Mötley Crüe and showcases the band’s stage theatrics, such as Nikki Sixx setting himself on fire and Mick Mars drooling blood.
GUITAR LESSON
“Live Wire” @ 1983 US Festival at Glen Helen Park
Scene from The Dirt
