Problem Child
AC/DC [Bon Scott] Lyrics


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I'm hot
And when I'm not
I'm cold as ice
Get out of my way
Just step aside
Or pay the price

What I want I take
What I don't I break
And I don't want you
With a flick of my knife
I can change your life
There's nothing you can do

I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child, yes I am
I'm a problem child
And I'm wild

Make my stand
No man's land
On my own
Man in blue
It's up to you
The seed is sown

What I want I stash
What I don't I smash
And you're on my list
Dead or alive
I got a .45
And I never miss

Oh I'm a problem child, yeh
I'm a problem child, owh
I'm a problem child
Desperate and wild

Just watch you step

Every night
Street light
I drink my booze
Some run
Some fight

But I win they lose
What I need I like
What I don't I fight
And I don't like you
Say bye bye
While your still alive
Your time is due

'Cause I'm a problem child, owh
I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child
Problem child
I'm a problem child, my mother hates it
I'm a problem child, oh he
I'm a problem child
Hey yeah problem child

Whoa problem child




Problem child
Problem child

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AC/DC's [Bon Scott]'s "Problem Child" is about an individual who is fierce and wild, who takes what he wants and doesn't care about the consequences. He is not afraid to fight and is always ready for a confrontation with anyone who dares to step in his way. He has a disregard for the law and will do whatever it takes to get his way, whether using a knife to intimidate someone, or using his .45 to take someone down.


The song talks about being a problem child and this seems to be a source of pride for the singer, who revels in his wild ways. He has no respect for authority and sees himself as a lone wolf. He doesn't care about anyone else and only cares about his own needs and wants. The individual is portrayed as a person who is constantly drinking, fighting, and winning. There is a lot of emphasis on the phrase "problem child" and it seems to represent someone who is untamed, uncontrollable and unpredictable.


Overall, "Problem Child" is an anthem for anyone who doesn't believe in following the rules, who wants to live life on their own terms, and is not afraid of the consequences. It's a song that celebrates individuality and rebellion, but also suggests that living this way can be dangerous and destructive.


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I am the best and I challenge anyone to try to surpass me.


I'm hot
I am confident, bold, and exciting, always ready for action.


And when I'm not
Although there are times when I am less confident or focused, these are the exception rather than the rule.


I'm cold as ice
At times when I am not hot, I am indifferent or even hostile towards others.


Get out of my way
If anyone tries to stop me from achieving my goals or pursuing my desires, I have no qualms about pushing them aside or hurting them.


Just step aside
I am so powerful and dominant that simply stepping aside is the best course of action for anyone who does not want to face my wrath.


Or pay the price
If someone does not step aside, they will face my wrath and suffer the consequences.


What I want I take
I am not afraid to seize what I want, taking advantage of others if necessary.


What I don't I break
If I cannot have what I want, I will destroy it rather than let someone else have it.


And I don't want you
I have no interest in you or anything you might have to offer.


With a flick of my knife
I have a weapon at my disposal, ready to use at a moment's notice.


I can change your life
I have the power to do whatever I want to you, for better or for worse.


There's nothing you can do
You are powerless against me and there is nothing you can do to stop me.


I'm a problem child
I am disruptive and difficult to manage or control, causing conflict wherever I go.


I'm a problem child, yes I am
I am unapologetically a problem, no matter what anyone else thinks.


And I'm wild
I am untamed and unrestrained, always following my instincts no matter what.


Make my stand
I am willing to fight for what I believe in and take a stand against anyone who opposes me.


No man's land
I exist outside the rules that govern society, making my own way in a lawless world.


On my own
I don't need anyone else and make my own way in life.


Man in blue
The police, representing authority and order, are no match for me.


It's up to you
You can try to stop me if you want, but you will fail.


The seed is sown
My presence has a lasting impact on the people and places I encounter, leaving a trail of destruction in my wake.


What I want I stash
I hoard what I want, keeping it for myself to enjoy.


What I don't I smash
Anything I cannot have, I will destroy out of spite and a desire to cause harm.


And you're on my list
If you get in my way, you become a target for my wrath.


Dead or alive
I don't care if you live or die, as long as I get what I want.


I got a .45
I have a powerful weapon that I am not afraid to use to get what I want.


And I never miss
I am a skilled marksman who can always hit my target, no matter what.


Desperate and wild
I am driven by a primal desire and am willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy it.


Just watch you step
You may not realize it, but you are in danger when you are around me, so be careful.


Every night
I am always up for wild and crazy adventures, no matter what time it is.


Street light
The light of the street lamps is a beacon of hope and freedom for me, showing me the way to new experiences.


I drink my booze
I am always indulging in alcohol, seeking to escape my troubles and find temporary relief from my problems.


Some run
Others try to avoid me, knowing that I am dangerous and unpredictable.


Some fight
Others are willing to take me on, hoping to stand up for what is right and defeat me.


But I win they lose
No matter what happens, I always come out on top and my opponents suffer defeat.


What I need I like
I am selfish and only care about what I want, enjoying everything that benefits me in some way.


What I don't I fight
Anything that does not benefit me in some way, I will fight or manipulate to get rid of.


And I don't like you
You are in my way or don't offer anything of value to me, so I don't have any positive feelings towards you.


Say bye bye
You are no longer welcome around me or a threat to me, so it's time for you to leave or face the consequences.


While your still alive
I have not killed you yet, but that may change at any moment.


Your time is due
Your time around me is up, you will pay for your interference or leave me alone.


Hey yeah problem child
I am unapologetically a problem child and nothing can change that.


Whoa problem child
I am a force to be reckoned with, causing disruption and chaos wherever I go.


Problem child
I am a troublemaker, always stirring up conflict and creating problems for others.




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Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott

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