Breaking the Rules
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Black sheep and a renegade
Hot feet in the cool of the shade
The street jungle and the tough childhoods
Examinations done no good
Got crow bars and hot wired cars
Sneak thieves and cheap cigars
No rebellion, not today
I get my kicks in my own way, right OK

Just keep on breaking the rules
C'mon get ready to rule
Just keep on breaking the rules
C'mon get ready to rule

Tough breaks in the neighborhood
A hard case who's up to no good
Living like trash, a society rash
Ready to break and ready to dash
A bad deal and a real rough ride
Ain't doing time on the other side
No rebellion, not today
I get my kicks in my own way, right OK

Just keep on breaking the rules
C'mon get ready to rule
Just keep on breaking the rules
C'mon get ready to rule
Tough breaks

They got the regulation ties, regulation shoes
Those regulation fools with their regulation rules
Just keep on breaking the rules
C'mon get ready to rule
Just keep on breaking the rules
C'mon get ready to rule
Just keep on breaking the rules, breaking the rules
Get ready
You just keep on breaking the rules
C'mon get ready, get ready, get ready
Ready to rule
Take off your ties and your regulation shoes
You're nothing but a bunch of regulation fools, yeah
And your damn regulation rules




I'm gonna do things my own way, everyday, everyday, everyday
In every way, I ain't gonna pay no attention to your rules

Overall Meaning

In "Breaking the Rules," AC/DC takes us on a journey through tough neighborhoods and childhoods, with the main character being a renegade who lives by their own rules. The song celebrates rule-breaking and non-conformity, with lyrics such as "Just keep on breaking the rules" and "I'm gonna do things my own way."


The opening verse paints a picture of a rebellious individual living life on the edge, with references to crow bars, hot-wired cars, and sneaking around. The chorus then encourages listeners to join in and break the rules, with a call to action to get ready to rule.


The second verse addresses the hardships and tough breaks that the singer has faced, but they're still determined to live life on their own terms.


Overall, "Breaking the Rules" is an anthem for those who don't fit into society's mold and choose to forge their own path in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Black sheep and a renegade
The singer identifies as an outsider who acts against societal norms.


Hot feet in the cool of the shade
The singer seeks excitement and adrenaline.


The street jungle and the tough childhoods
The singer faced difficult circumstances growing up in a challenging environment.


Examinations done no good
The artist didn't find success through traditional academic paths.


Got crow bars and hot wired cars
The artist engages in criminal activities for thrills and gains.


Sneak thieves and cheap cigars
The singer associates with others who live outside of normative behavior.


No rebellion, not today
The singer is not concerned with instigating rebellion against authority today.


I get my kicks in my own way, right OK
The artist finds enjoyment and satisfaction in living life on their own terms.


Just keep on breaking the rules
The artist encourages others to continue to push against societal norms.


C'mon get ready to rule
The artist encourages others to take control of their lives and embrace their non-conformity.


Tough breaks in the neighborhood
The singer and their community have faced difficult circumstances in their lives.


A hard case who's up to no good
The artist associates with those who engage in illegal activities.


Living like trash, a society rash
The singer feels left behind by society and lives a life on the outskirts.


Ready to break and ready to dash
The singer is always seeking new thrills and adventures.


A bad deal and a real rough ride
The singer has faced many challenges and setbacks in their life.


Ain't doing time on the other side
The artist has no interest in conforming to societal expectations and values.


They got the regulation ties, regulation shoes
The artist criticizes those who conform to societal norms and expectations.


Those regulation fools with their regulation rules
The singer believes that adhering to societal norms and rules is foolish.


Take off your ties and your regulation shoes
The singer urges others to reject conformity and embrace difference.


You're nothing but a bunch of regulation fools, yeah
The artist is critical of those who live according to societal rules and values.


And your damn regulation rules
The artist is frustrated with societal norms and values.


I'm gonna do things my own way
The artist is determined to live according to their own values and norms.


Everyday, everyday, everyday
The singer is committed to their non-conformity each and every day.


In every way, I ain't gonna pay no attention to your rules
The artist is rejecting societal norms in all aspects of life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Johnson, Angus Mckinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young

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@mulatogod

You can dance through the night
Rock n roll music itching to fight
Makin' love drunk or stoned
Lookin' for dollars
Get broken-boned
It's a game too tough to tame
Ends up the same
Sweatin' out the rain

I was trapped like a fly on the wall
I was caged like a zoo animal
No escape from the fate that you make
You're a snake, I've had all I can take
Watch out, there's a fly on the wall

Take a chance, take a bite
Rock n roll devil, take me tonight
Like a bitch makin' heat
Beatin' on my chest
Lickin' at my feet
It's a game too tough to tame
Ending up the same
Sweatin' in the rain
So watch out, there's a fly on the wall

I was trapped like a fly on the wall
I was caged like a zoo animal
No escape from the fate that you make
You're a snake, I've had all I can take

There's a fly on the wall



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@wayne6777

RIP Mal. You frigging brought it on this one buddy.

@moesif

I wish this is what you actually heard in bars in the 21st century....😩

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In my usual bar AC/DC is played a lot

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It’s like they say..don’t make ‘em like they used to

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@@JanM961 if I'm in a bar I'll be playing fly on the wall tracks

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Such an underrated album, gets better the louder you play it.
Crank it at a party or driving in your car and its amazing, you just enjoy it for the raw noise.

@ByTheSpirit84

Yes

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