wheels
AC/DC爀 Lyrics
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Ain't no stranger,
You give me rock 'n' roll, around the town,
Just foolin' around,
She's gonna break ya,
Wanna make ya,
Gonna make it,
Wanna take it down,
Wheels,
Spinnin' around my brain, driving you insane,
Wheels,
Rolling 'round my head, going through the red,
She wanna shake you, no way to save you,
She's got me shot, I'm fallin'
I'm blowin' it out,
Know what I'm talkin' about,
She's gonna ride you, wanna slide you,
Ain't no fakin' she wanna take you out,
You betcha right, she's gonna spin you 'round,
[Repeat: x2]
Wheels,
Spinnin' around my brain, driving you insane,
Wheels,
Rolling 'round my head, going through the red,
Wheels,
Flyin' down the road, ready to explode,
Wheels,
Burnin' down the road, hitting overload,
Wheels,
Hitting overload
Wheels,
Ready to explode
The lyrics to AC/DC's song "Wheels" describe a dangerous and seductive woman who is a "danger, ain't no stranger" and gives the singer "rock 'n' roll" around town, just "foolin' around." Despite her allure, she is also destructive, "gonna break ya" and "wanna make ya" fall for her. The lyrics also use the metaphor of wheels spinning in the singer's brain, driving him insane with desire for this woman who wants to "shake you" and "slide you" but ultimately "take you out." The chorus emphasizes the power and speed of these wheels, which are "flyin' down the road, ready to explode" and "burnin' down the road, hitting overload."
Overall, the lyrics to "Wheels" suggest a thrilling but ultimately dangerous and potentially destructive attraction to a dangerous woman who embodies the wild and rebellious spirit of rock 'n' roll. The metaphor of wheels spinning and burning adds to the sense of speed and intensity, as well as the potential for a crash or explosion.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a danger,
She was a hazardous situation that could lead to harm or damage.
Ain't no stranger,
She is no unfamiliar person, but instead quite familiar or experienced.
You give me rock 'n' roll, around the town,
You provide me with a great time, going all around the city with loud and lively music.
Just foolin' around,
Just playing or messing around for entertainment purposes.
She's gonna break ya,
She is going to cause you emotional or physical harm.
Wanna make ya,
She desires to bring you happiness, pleasure, or enjoyment.
Gonna make it,
She will be successful in accomplishing her goals or intentions.
Wanna take it down,
She desires to lower or reduce an object, situation, or person.
She's gonna rock 'n' roll 'n' slide it down,
She plans to dance, sing and add a lot of energy to the event or situation.
Wheels, Spinnin' around my brain, driving you insane,
The idea of her and the excitement she brings is obsessing your mind, leading you to madness.
Wheels, Rolling 'round my head, going through the red,
The idea of what she wants and what she might do is causing you to exceed the safe or recommended limits.
She wanna shake you, no way to save you,
She desires to make you experience a great emotion, and there's no way you can escape it.
She's got me shot, I'm fallin',
She has affected and moved me deeply, and I'm losing control.
I'm blowin' it out,
I'm having a very good time and experiencing euphoria.
Know what I'm talkin' about,
I am sure that my experience and feelings are understood by the listener.
She's gonna ride you, wanna slide you,
She wants to take control of the situation and lead you to a more pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Ain't no fakin' she wanna take you out,
It's no pretense: she wants to hurt or defeat you.
You betcha right, she's gonna spin you 'round,
It's true, she's going to make you dizzy and disoriented with fun.
Wheels, Spinnin' around my brain, driving you insane,
Again, the idea of her is making you go crazy.
Wheels, Rolling 'round my head, going through the red,
Again, the thought of what she might do is leading you beyond the recommended limit.
Wheels, Flyin' down the road, ready to explode,
The wheels are, with great speed, heading towards their final destination where they will burst with excitement.
Wheels, Burnin' down the road, hitting overload,
The wheels are moving very fast, causing a feeling of being overwhelmed or overstimulated.
Wheels, Hitting overload
Again, the wheels are becoming too much for you to handle.
Wheels, Ready to explode
The wheels are about to go beyond what is acceptable or recommended and experience a maximum level of excitement and energy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Mckinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young
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