Kickstart My Heart
"Kickstart My Heart" is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, originally released on their 1989 album, Dr. Feelgood. Released as the album's second single in 1989, "Kickstart My Heart" reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in early 1990.
Background
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx wrote "Kickstart My Heart" while the band was already working on Dr. Feelgood. He was playing acoustic guitar in his house while scribbling words on a piece of paper. When the group's former manager read the words, he encouraged Sixx to share it with the rest of the band. Sixx was reluctant, but eventually did show the band and the track came together quickly. The phrase "kickstart my heart" refers to Sixx's overdose incident where a paramedic injected his heart with adrenaline, though Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler disputed the story, saying he revived Sixx before the paramedics arrived.Personnel
Mötley Crüe- Vince Neil – lead and backing vocals
- Mick Mars – guitars, talk box
- Nikki Sixx – bass
- Tommy Lee – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Mark LeFrance – backing vocals
- David Steele – backing vocals
- Emi Canyn – backing vocals
- Donna McDaniel – backing vocals
- John Webster - Synth bass/keyboards
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
| Canada Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales | 15 |
| Sweden Heatseeker | 6 |
Certifications
Use in media
- In 2025, Fox Sports adopted the song as the theme music for its coverage of the IndyCar Series. While originally intended as a placeholder by Fox's art director, it was positively received by colleagues and made permanent.