Sin City
AC/DC Lyrics


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Diamonds, and dust
Poor man last, rich man first
Lamborghinis, caviar
Dry martini, Shangi-La

I've got a burnin' feelin'
Deep inside of me
It's yearnin'
But I'm gonna set it free

I'm goin' in
To Sin City
I'm gonna win
In Sin City

Where the lights are bright
Do the town tonight
I'm gonna win
In Sin City
Oh, let me roll you baby!

Ladders and snakes
Ladders give, snakes take
Rich man poor man
Beggar man, thief
Ain't got a hope in hell
That's my belief
Fingers Freddie, Diamond Jim
They're gettin' ready
Look out! I'm comin' in!

So spin that wheel, cut that pack
And roll those loaded dice
Bring on the dancing girls
And put the champagne on ice

I'm goin' in
To Sin City
I'm gonna win
In Sin City

Where the lights are bright
Do the town tonight




I'm goin' in
To Sin City

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AC/DC's song Sin City are full of colorful and descriptive language that paints a picture of the gambling and nightlife in Las Vegas. The first verse describes the contrast between the wealthy and the poor, with the rich enjoying expensive cars, luxurious food and drink, while the lower classes struggle to make ends meet. The singer admits to feeling a burning desire inside him and wants to unleash it, which brings him to the city of sin. The chorus emphasizes the singer's confidence in his chances of winning big in the bright lights of Las Vegas.


The second verse continues with the theme of contrast, where ladders symbolize a way up in life and snakes represent setbacks and deception. The lyrics reflect the singer's belief that no matter what social status someone starts from, only the wealthy have a chance of success in Sin City. The mention of Fingers Freddie and Diamond Jim indicates that the singer has some familiar gambling companions that are getting ready to join him. The lyrics culminate in a call-to-action to start the gambling and partying, with the dancing girls and champagne on ice adding to the visual imagery of a night in Las Vegas.


Line by Line Meaning

Diamonds, and dust
Money, glamour, and poverty coexist in Sin City


Poor man last, rich man first
Wealthy people are prioritized in Sin City while poor people are left behind


Lamborghinis, caviar
The wealthy indulge in luxury items and services in Sin City


Dry martini, Shangi-La
Sin City offers high-class cocktails and a luxurious lifestyle


I've got a burnin' feelin'
The singer is consumed by a desire to experience Sin City


Deep inside of me
Sin City's appeal is internal and emotional


It's yearnin'
The singer feels a strong desire to be a part of Sin City


But I'm gonna set it free
The singer is determined to go to Sin City and indulge in its pleasures


Where the lights are bright
Sin City is vibrant and full of excitement


Do the town tonight
Enjoy everything Sin City has to offer for a night


Oh, let me roll you baby!
The singer invites someone to join him in experiencing Sin City


Ladders and snakes
The game of chance and risk that comes with Sin City


Ladders give, snakes take
Luck can lead to success, but failure can also lead to loss in Sin City


Rich man poor man
People of all classes participate in Sin City's lifestyle


Beggar man, thief
Even those who resort to dishonesty or illegal activities can be found in Sin City


Ain't got a hope in hell
The chances of success in Sin City are slim for most people


That's my belief
The singer accepts that Sin City is a difficult place to succeed, but still wants to try


Fingers Freddie, Diamond Jim
Nicknames for people who are skilled at gambling and living in Sin City's lifestyle


They're gettin' ready
The competition in Sin City is preparing for the singer's arrival


Look out! I'm comin' in!
The singer is confident and ready to take on Sin City's challenges


So spin that wheel, cut that pack
The singer is eager to gamble and try his luck in Sin City


And roll those loaded dice
Accepting that cheating is a part of Sin City's gambling culture


Bring on the dancing girls
The sex appeal and entertainment value in Sin City is emphasized


And put the champagne on ice
The indulgence and luxuriousness of Sin City's lifestyle


I'm goin' in
The singer is going to experience Sin City


To Sin City
The destination of the singer's journey


I'm gonna win
The singer is optimistic and hopes for success in Sin City


In Sin City
The location of the singer's desired success




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott

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