Highway to Hell
AC/DC Lyrics


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Living easy, living free
Season ticket on a one-way ride
Asking nothing, leave me be
Taking everything in my stride
Don't need reason, don't need rhyme
Ain't nothing I would rather do
Going down, party time
My friends are gonna be there too, yeah

I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell

No stop signs, speed limit
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Like a wheel, gonna spin it
Nobody's gonna mess me around
Hey Satan, payin' my dues
Playing in a rocking band
Hey mama, look at me
I'm on my way to the promised land, woo

I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell

Don't stop me, eh, eh, ooh

I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to
Yeah (highway to hell)
I'm on the highway to hell (highway to hell)
Highway to hell (highway to hell)
Highway to hell (highway to hell)

And I'm going down
All the way




Whoa
I'm on the highway to hell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AC/DC's song Highway to Hell describe a sense of freedom and rebellion. The singer is living life on their own terms and is unapologetic about it. They don't need a reason or a rhyme to do what they're doing, and they don't want anyone to slow them down. They're going to party with their friends, and they're headed to the "promised land." However, there is a dark side to this freedom. The singer is on the highway to Hell, and they seem to embrace it, even addressing Satan directly and bragging about playing in a rocking band.


There are several themes at play in these lyrics. The first is the idea of individualism and the desire to live life on one's own terms. This is reflected in the line "Living easy, living free." The second theme is a sense of rebellion against authority, represented by the lack of stop signs and speed limits. Finally, there is a sense of fatalism in the lyrics, as the singer seems to embrace their destination on the "highway to Hell." In this way, the song can be seen as a commentary on the youth culture of the time, who were rebelling against social norms and authority figures.


Line by Line Meaning

Living easy, living free
Living a carefree life without any worries or obligations


Season ticket on a one-way ride
Fully committed to a path with no chance of turning back, like a one-way ticket to a destination


Asking nothing, leave me be
Preferring to be left alone and not needing anything from anyone


Taking everything in my stride
Handling any challenges or obstacles that come my way with ease and confidence


Don't need reason, don't need rhyme
Not requiring any justification or explanation for my actions or decisions


Ain't nothing I would rather do
Finding no greater joy or satisfaction than what I am currently doing


Going down, party time
Heading towards a wild and exciting time filled with celebration and enjoyment


My friends are gonna be there too, yeah
Looking forward to having the company of my friends during the party


No stop signs, speed limit
Having the freedom to move forward at full speed without any restrictions or limitations


Nobody's gonna slow me down
No one can hold me back or prevent me from moving forward towards my goals


Like a wheel, gonna spin it
Taking control of my life and moving forward with no certain direction, like a spinning wheel


Nobody's gonna mess me around
Refusing to let anyone interfere or disrupt my journey


Hey Satan, payin' my dues
Acknowledging that there may be consequences or sacrifices to pay for my actions, even to the point of selling my soul to Satan


Playing in a rocking band
Enjoying the thrill of playing music in a band and having others enjoy my performance


Hey mama, look at me
Boasting of my success and accomplishments, seeking validation from loved ones


I'm on my way to the promised land, woo
Believing that I am heading towards a paradise or utopia where everything will be perfect


Don't stop me, eh, eh, ooh
Challenging anyone who tries to halt my progress, declaring to keep moving forward despite any opposition


And I'm going down, all the way, whoa
Acknowledging that I may be heading towards a dark and dangerous path, but still determined to go through with it all the way


I'm on the highway to hell
Embracing a life of sin and rebellion, heading towards damnation and chaos


Highway to hell
Repeating the catchy phrase of the song, emphasizing the theme of the song




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott

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@saddamfromcuf9155

The fact that there’s a stairway to heaven and a highway to hell should tell you who’s expecting more traffic.

@aaliyah6464

Don't forget the "Road to hell"

@cybr69lol

After months of seeing this joke, I STILL dont get it

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@thebonesaw..4634

@@cybr69lol -- The entrance to Heaven only has a stairway (foot traffic only - and it's a climb so, slow foot traffic). Meanwhile, the entrance to Hell... is a god-damn highway.

@cybr69lol

@@thebonesaw..4634 oh, thanks for explaining it to me

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@turquesameow9785

The best song to put on the school bus

@twistedmachines2775

iparrot Apple fan don't relate such a good song to something petty as school wait until you work a real job not a desk one but manual labor then this song comes somewhat close

@roseoneal3196

.....currently

@wavy758

iparrot Apple fan true

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