Problem Child
A.C-D.C Lyrics


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I'm hot
And when I'm not
I'm cold as ice
Get out of my way
Just step aside
Or pay the price

What I want I take
What I don't I break
And I don't want you
With a flick of my knife
I can change your life
There's nothing you can do

I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child, yes I am
I'm a problem child
And I'm wild

Make my stand
No man's land
On my own
Man in blue
It's up to you
The seed is sown

What I want I stash
What I don't I smash
And you're on my list
Dead or alive
I got a .45
And I never miss

Oh I'm a problem child, yeh
I'm a problem child, owh
I'm a problem child
Desperate and wild

Just watch you step

Every night
Street light
I drink my booze
Some run
Some fight

But I win they lose
What I need I like
What I don't I fight
And I don't like you
Say bye bye
While your still alive
Your time is due

'Cause I'm a problem child, owh
I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child
Problem child
I'm a problem child, my mother hates it
I'm a problem child, oh he
I'm a problem child
Hey yeah problem child

Whoa problem child




Problem child
Problem child

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AC/DC’s “Problem Child” are sung from the perspective of a wild and troublesome individual who is not afraid to take action to get what he wants. He is confident in his abilities and is not hesitant to show it, daring others to cross him. The chorus declares him to be a “problem child” twice, emphasizing his rebellious and rambunctious nature. He feels no remorse for his actions and enjoys his underdog reputation, constantly seeking to prove himself to others.


The verses of the song continue to portray the singer’s mischievous and unpredictable nature as he engages in illegal activities and acts without concern for others. He taunts the police and instigates fights, showing his disregard for authority. The last verse of the song suggests he is always on the move, living from night to night while indulging in alcohol and ending conflicts his way.


Overall, “Problem Child” presents a character that lives on the edge, thrives on danger, and has a rebellious spirit. He lives his life to the fullest, and while he acknowledges he may be a problem and something of a wild card, he wears that label proudly.


Line by Line Meaning

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I am challenging you to surpass my skills or abilities.


I'm hot
I am currently energetic and confident.


And when I'm not
But when I am feeling low, I am distant and cold.


I'm cold as ice
My demeanor is unapproachable, frosty and hostile.


Get out of my way
Do not stand in my path or interfere with my goals.


Just step aside
If you do not want to be affected by me, then move away now.


Or pay the price
There will be consequences to anyone who blocks my way.


What I want I take
I will obtain anything that I desire.


What I don't I break
Anything that stands in my way and is not worth taking, I will destroy.


And I don't want you
You are irrelevant to my objectives and I have no use for you.


With a flick of my knife
I have the power to harm or end your life in an instant.


I can change your life
I can decide to change the course of your existence at any point in time.


There's nothing you can do
You are powerless against me and cannot stop me.


I'm a problem child
I am a person of troubled behavior, and I do not conform to societal norms.


I'm a problem child, yes I am
I will not apologize for being who I am and I will continue to be a problematic individual.


And I'm wild
I am uncontrollable, and I thrive on chaos and adventure.


Make my stand
I will take a stance and defend my position.


No man's land
I will not conform to any specific group or ideology, and I operate on my own.


On my own
I am independent and will not rely on anyone else.


Man in blue
A police officer.


It's up to you
You have the choice to either confront me or leave me alone.


The seed is sown
I have planted an idea or belief in your mind, and it will grow to shape your actions.


What I want I stash
I keep what I value for myself and store it away.


What I don't I smash
Anything that I do not need or find value in will be destroyed.


And you're on my list
You are someone I have targeted and will not escape my attention.


Dead or alive
I am not picky about the state in which you are in when I find you.


I got a .45
I have a weapon that I can use to harm or kill you.


And I never miss
I have excellent aim and will not fail to hit my target.


Desperate and wild
I am driven by intense emotion and instinct.


Just watch you step
Be cautious of the actions you take because they might get you into trouble.


Every night
On a regular basis.


Street light
A light from the road or street.


I drink my booze
I consume alcohol regularly.


Some run
Some individuals flee from my presence.


Some fight
Other people choose to engage with me, but end up losing.


But I win they lose
I dominate any confrontation I am involved in.


What I need I like
I will always go for what I desire and find pleasure in it.


What I don't I fight
Obstacles that prevent me from obtaining what I need become the focus of my aggression.


And I don't like you
I strongly dislike you and your presence annoys me.


Say bye bye
You are now officially dismissed from my life and I have no use for you anymore.


While your still alive
You need to leave now before I have to take action against you.


Your time is due
Your time of being in my life is over.


Hey yeah problem child
A phrase repeated throughout the song that encapsulates the entire character of the singer.




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Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott

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