Hell's Bells
AC/DC Lyrics


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I'm a rolling thunder, a pouring rain
I'm comin' on like a hurricane
My lightning's flashing across the sky
You're only young but you're gonna die

I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
Nobody's putting up a fight
I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get you, Satan get you

Hell's bells
Yeah, hell's bells
You got me ringing hell's bells
My temperature's high, hell's bells

I'll give you black sensations up and down your spine
If you're into evil you're a friend of mine
See the white light flashing as I split the night
'Cause if good's on the left,
Then I'm stickin' to the right

I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
Nobody's puttin' up a fight
I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get you, Satan get you

Hell's bells
Yeah, hell's bells
You got me ringing hell's bells
My temperature's high, hell's bells

Yeow

Hell's bells, Satan's comin' to you
Hell's bells, he's ringing them now
Hell's bells, the temperature's high
Hell's bells, across the sky
Hell's bells, they're takin' you down
Hell's bells, they're draggin' you around
Hell's bells, gonna split the night
Hell's bells, there's no way to fight, yeah

Ow, ow, ow, ow





Hell's bells

Overall Meaning

The song Hell's Bells by AC/DC is about the inevitability of death and the power of evil. The lyrics describe the persona of a sinister force who promises to take his victims straight to hell. The singer's voice is electrifying, backed by the roar of a guitar and a loud drumbeat. The opening verses "I'm a rolling thunder, a pouring rain...My lightning's flashing across the sky" indicate the unstoppable and destructive force that the singer claims to be. The stanza "you're only young, but you're gonna die" represents the certainty of death, which is inescapable and impartial to one's age, status, or reputation.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Hell's bells," reinforces the ominous tone of the message. The bells referred to in the lyrics symbolize death, as they ring to announce the passing of a soul. The verse "I'll give you black sensations up and down your spine...If you're into evil you're a friend of mine" reveals the malevolent intentions of the singer, who revels in the pain he inflicts on others. Finally, the stanza "See the white light flashing as I split the night... 'Cause if good's on the left, then I'm sticking to the right" suggests that the persona has chosen his path and is determined to follow his destiny, regardless of the consequences.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a warning to those who dare to defy fate and underestimate the power of darkness. It conveys a sense of inevitability and a lack of control over our ultimate destiny.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a rolling thunder, a pouring rain
I am an unstoppable force of nature


I'm comin' on like a hurricane
I am approaching with immense destructive force


My lightning's flashing across the sky
My power and dominance is visible for all to see


You're only young but you're gonna die
No matter how young and strong you may be, death is inevitable


I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
I have no mercy and will stop at nothing to achieve my goals


Nobody's putting up a fight
No one can match me in strength or determination


I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
I have the power to control your fate and lead you to a place of damnation


I'm gonna get you, Satan get you
I am so powerful, even Satan himself will not be able to stop me


Hell's bells
I am the embodiment of evil and destruction


Yeah, hell's bells
I am here to wreak havoc and bring pain and suffering


You got me ringing hell's bells
My power cannot be ignored and will affect everyone around me


My temperature's high, hell's bells
My anger and aggression are at an all-time high


I'll give you black sensations up and down your spine
I have the power to control and manipulate your very being


If you're into evil you're a friend of mine
I am only interested in those who embrace evil and darkness


See the white light flashing as I split the night
My evil is so powerful that it can even overpower goodness and light


'Cause if good's on the left,
Even if goodness is present


Then I'm stickin' to the right
I will always choose the path of evil and destruction


Hell's bells, Satan's comin' to you
I am the harbinger of Satan himself


Hell's bells, he's ringing them now
I am sounding the alarms of destruction and chaos


Hell's bells, the temperature's high
The heat of destruction is ever present


Hell's bells, across the sky
My power and dominance covers the world


Hell's bells, they're takin' you down
No one can escape my wrath or control


Hell's bells, they're draggin' you around
I control your fate and destiny


Hell's bells, gonna split the night
My presence and force will shatter the very essence of darkness and light


Hell's bells, there's no way to fight, yeah
No one can oppose me or stop me from achieving my goals




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG

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I'm a rolling thunder
Pouring rain
I'm comin' on like a hurricane
My lightning's flashing across the sky
You're only young but you're gonna die

I won't take no prisoners

Won't spare no lives
Nobody's putting up a fight
I got my bell

I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get ya

Satan will get ya

Hell's Bells
Yeah, Hell's Bells
You got me ringing Hell's Bells
My temperature's high

Hell's Bells

I'll give you black sensations up & down your spine
If you're into evil you're a friend of mine
See my white light flashing as I split the night
Cause if good's on the left
Then I'm stickin' to the right

I won't take no prisoners

Won't spare no lives
Nobody's puttin' up a fight
I got my bell

I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get ya

Satan get ya

Hell's Bells
Ah, Hell's Bells
You got me ringing Hell's Bells
My temperature's high

Hell's Bells

Yeow

Hell's Bells

Satan's comin' to you
Hell's Bells

He's ringing them now
Hell's Bells

The temperature's high
Hell's Bells

Across the sky
Hell's Bells

They're takin' you down
Hell's Bells

They're draggin' you around
Hell's Bells

Gonna split the night
Hell's Bells

There's no way to fight

Yeah

Ow

Ow, ow

Ow

Hell's Bells



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Who’s here in 2024 !!!!

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ME! Gonna be 61 tomorrow and I still love these guys!

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@jeffreinardy7570

In 8th grade, (40 years ago) our school bus driver played the entire AC/DC "Back in Black" on 8 track everyday! He taught us RIGHT!!

@melphillips9268

I had this one on 8 track myself when it came out

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in 1st grade our bus driver molested us

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Jeff Reinardy no Bon Scott tho

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