High Voltage
AC/DC (Australien) Lyrics
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And you ask me why I grow my hair
And you ask me why I'm in a band
I dig doin' one night stands
And you want to see me do my thing
All you gotta do is plug me into high
I said high
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Well you ask me why I like to dance
And you ask me why I like to sing
And you ask me why I like to play
I got to get my kicks some way
And you ask me what I'm all about
Come and let me hear you shout high
I said high
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' roll
I said high, I said high
Waaaah
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Spotlight, put the lights out, happy hour
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Wine, women and song
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
The lyrics to AC/DC's "High Voltage" are a declaration of the band's passion for rock and roll music. When the singer is asked about his choice of clothing and hairstyle, his response is that he is in a rock band and enjoys playing one night stands. He invites his audience to join him in his love for music and experience the high energy of rock and roll by plugging him into high voltage. The song emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passion and enjoying life to the fullest, whether it's through dancing, singing, or playing music.
The repeated refrain of "high voltage rock 'n' roll" expresses the intensity and power of rock music, which is equated to electricity. The idea of live music being a form of electrifying entertainment is further conveyed by the spotlight and lights-out references in the final verse. The lyrics also touch on the classic rock star lifestyle of wine, women, and song, and the band's desire to have a good time and make their mark in the world of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you ask me 'bout the clothes I wear
You question the manner in which I dress
And you ask me why I grow my hair
You're curious about why I let my hair grow
And you ask me why I'm in a band
You inquire about my motivations for being in a musical group
I dig doin' one night stands
I enjoy performing at concerts that last for a single evening
And you want to see me do my thing
You desire to observe me expressing myself through music
All you gotta do is plug me into high
Connect me to high voltage electricity and let me give you a performance to remember
I said high
I exclaimed the word 'high'
High voltage rock 'n' roll
The type of rock music that I perform is characterized by being energetic, forceful, and intense
Well you ask me why I like to dance
You question my affinity for dancing
And you ask me why I like to sing
You're curious about my love for singing
And you ask me why I like to play
You inquire about why I play music
I got to get my kicks some way
I need to satisfy my need for excitement and thrills
And you ask me what I'm all about
You seek an understanding of what makes me who I am
Come and let me hear you shout high
Come and show me your enthusiasm by shouting 'high'
Spotlight, put the lights out, happy hour
These phrases represent a heightened level of excitement and energy in the performance
Wine, women and song
A traditional phrase denoting the pleasures of life - drinking, love, and music
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@himalayanrocknrolla2862
Well you ask me 'bout the clothes I wear
And you ask me why I grow my hair
And you ask me why I'm in a band
I dig doin' one night stands
And you want to see me do my thing
All you gotta do is plug me into high
I said high
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Well you ask me why I like to dance
And you ask me why I like to sing
And you ask me why I like to play
I got to get my kicks some way
And you ask me what I'm all about
Come and let me hear you shout high
I said high
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' roll
I said high, I said high
Waaaah
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Spotlight, put the lights out, happy hour
High voltage rock 'n' roll
High voltage rock 'n' roll
Wine, women and song
High voltage, high voltage
High voltage rock 'n' roll
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@gregoryplourde3584
+thumpz99 Chorus:
[A] [C] [D] [A]
High voltage rock and roll,
[A] [C] [D] [A]
High voltage rock and roll,
[C] [D] [C] [D]
High voltage, high voltage,
[C] [G] [D] [A]
High voltage rock and roll
@dolan_7647
This is the kind of song you play loud or you don't play at all
@Gary-vv5bg
acdc is that type of band XD
@camisetapatxuli
True
@dizbang3073
at 11
@rh8604
you play this loud, there is no other chanse, you HAVE TO play this
@Tman2217
Fuck 11, crank it til it blows out the speakers!
@silverknights4442
This song makes me feel like time is mine and mine alone
@daverobinson6110
I took a few minutes to think about it
@nobody617
You wife told me you was selfish....
@jaydebnath6786
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