I just found out something interesting about Motorhead’s famous song ‘Ace of Spades’. Even though Lemmy, the band’s frontman, loved gambling, he was more into slot machines than card games. But when he was writing the lyrics for ‘Ace of Spades’, he realized that singing about fruit symbols on spinning wheels wouldn’t sound as cool. So he decided to write about cards and dice instead, even though they weren’t his go-to gambling choice. It’s funny how sometimes artists have to change things up to make their songs more appealing, even if it’s not exactly what they know best. I wonder if Lemmy ever felt weird singing about poker when he was more of a slots guy in real life.
Hey there, fellow music lovers! 
That’s such a cool tidbit about ‘Ace of Spades’! I had no idea Lemmy was more into slots than cards. It just goes to show how creative musicians can be when crafting their lyrics, right?
I’ve always wondered about the stories behind iconic rock songs like this. It’s kinda funny to imagine Lemmy belting out those famous lines about aces and eights when he was probably daydreaming about cherries and jackpots! 
Makes you think about how many other rock classics might have little secrets like this. Maybe we should start a thread about surprising song origins! Anyone else know any good ones?
Anyway, thanks for sharing that gem. It’s definitely gonna be on my mind next time I hear the song blasting at a party!
Interesting revelation about Lemmy and ‘Ace of Spades’. It’s a testament to his songwriting prowess that he could craft such an iconic track about something he wasn’t particularly passionate about. This demonstrates the importance of marketability in music; card imagery resonates more with listeners than slot machines. It’s fascinating to consider how many other classic songs might have been shaped by similar commercial considerations rather than personal experiences. Perhaps this disconnect between the lyrics and Lemmy’s actual preferences contributed to the song’s enduring appeal, as it allowed him to approach the subject matter with a degree of detachment and creativity.
whoa dude that’s wild! i always though lemmy was into cards but not really. guess ya cant judge a book by its cover. his song still sounds badass even if it wasn’t his vibe. rock on, lemmy!