C.O.D.
AC/DC Lyrics


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Call of a dog, cry of a bitch
The cream of a dream is the cause of the itch
Call on the doctor, cash on demand
If I get enough rope, might even hang

C.O.D., care of the devil
C.O.D., the devil in me
C.O.D., care of the devil
Care of the devil in me

The curse of love is the cause of the pain
The crime of the day is when you do it again
Call on the doctor, cash on demand
If you give them a finger, they'll take off your hand

C.O.D., care of the devil
C.O.D., the devil in me
C.O.D., care of the devil
Care of the devil in me
Down to the devil with me

That call of a dog, cry of a bitch
The sign of a sinner's the size of his itch

C.O.D., care of the devil
C.O.D., the devil in me
C.O.D., care of the devil
C.O.D., oh
C.O.D., care of the devil
C.O.D., the devil in me
C.O.D., care of the devil
C.O.D., oh, care of the devil in me

I'm paying, paying
I'm paying C.O.D
Care of the devil




Care of the devil in me
It's the curse of love

Overall Meaning

AC/DC's "C.O.D." is a heavy rock song with lyrics that seem to revolve around the idea of temptation and its consequences. The opening lines, "Call of a dog, cry of a bitch / Cream of a dream is the cause of the itch" are suggestive of the lure of something that is desired, but is ultimately unsatisfying. The reference to a dog and a bitch could be metaphors for the idea of animalistic desire, suggesting that the urge to pursue something pleasurable can be an overpowering force.


The next lines, "Call of the doctor, cash on demand / If you get enough rope, might even hang" suggest that there may be negative consequences for indulging in this urge - whether it be addiction, financial strain or even danger. The chorus repeats the phrase "C.O.D." over and over, which could stand for "care of the devil". The idea of a devil implies sin and temptation, and the repetition of the phrase underscores the danger of giving in to one's desires. The lyrics continue to explore the idea of the curse of love and the crime of repeating one's mistakes.


Overall, "C.O.D." seems to be a cautionary tale about giving into temptation and the negative consequences that can follow. The song's heavy riffs, shouted vocals and pounding drums add to the sense of foreboding and intensity of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Call of a dog, cry of a bitch
The sound of an animal and a female dog's cry


Cream of a dream is the cause of the itch
The sweetest part of something can lead to unrest


Call of the doctor, cash on demand
The doctor is only available if you have money


If you get enough rope, might even hang
Giving too much freedom can lead to trouble


[Chorus]
Refrain: The devil is taking care of me


The curse of love is the cause of the pain
Love can cause great suffering


The crime of the day is when you do it again
Repeating past mistakes is criminal


Call of the doctor, cash on demand
You need money to have access to medical care


If you give them a finger, they'll take off your hand
Being generous can lead others to take advantage


[Chorus]
Refrain: The devil is taking care of me


(Down to the devil with me)
I am going down the path of evil


Call of the dove, cry of a bitch
Unexpected sounds or actions


The sign of the sinner, the size of his itch
The bigger the sinner, the more intense the temptation


[Chorus]
Refrain: The devil is taking care of me


I'm paying, paying, I'm paying C.O.D.
I am paying cash on delivery


Care of the devil, care of the devil in me
The devil is taking care of me


It's the curse of love
Love is both a gift and a burden




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

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