For Those About To Rock We Salute You
AC/DC Tribute Lyrics
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To the guitar bite
Yeah, yeah, oh
Stand up and be counted
For what you are about to receive
We are the dealers
We'll give you everything you need
'Cause rock has got the right of way
We ain't no legend, ain't no cause
We're just livin' for today
For those about to rock, we salute you
For those about to rock, we salute you
We rock at dawn on the front line
Like a bolt right out of the blue
The sky's a-light with the guitar bite
Heads will roll and rock tonight
For those about to rock, we salute you
For those about to rock, we salute you
For those about to rock, we salute you
Yes we do
For those about to rock, we salute you
Oh, salute!
Oh, oh yeah
We're just a battery for hire with a guitar fire
Ready and aimed at you
Pick up your balls and load up your cannon
For a twenty-one gun salute
For those about to rock - fire
We salute you
For those about to rock, we salute you
Those about to rock - fire
We salute you
Fire
We salute you
We salute you
Come on, whoa
For those about to rock, we salute you (x4)
Shoot, shoot
Shoot, shoot
For those of you, for those who rock
Yeah
(Ain't gonna get tired, won't take a break, we salute you.)
We salute you
We salute you
Fire
The opening stanza of For Those About To Rock We Salute You by AC/DC Tribute sets the tone of the song with a sense of vigour and urgency. It talks about the band rolling tonight to the sound of guitars, indicating a live performance. The "guitar bite" denotes the raw energy of the guitar and the way it can cut through the air with a loud, brash sound. The second stanza is an invitation to the audience to stand up and be counted for what they are about to receive. The band refers to itself as "the dealers," promising to give the audience everything they need for the "good times." The mention of rock having the "right of way" suggests that it is a dominant force that cannot be stopped, and the band disregards their status as a legend or a cause, choosing to live in the moment.
The chorus is a salute to the audience, appreciating them as fellow rock enthusiasts who are about to rock with the band. The image created is that of an army that salutes and acknowledges the people who will join them in this musical celebration. The third stanza reinforces the idea that the band is ready to provide an explosive performance like a bolt from the blue. The guitar sound is again highlighted, making reference to the sky being alight with its bite. Heads will roll and rock tonight is a metaphor for the intense energy of the performance, and the sensation that the music can bring to the listener. The fourth stanza echoes the chorus, with a focus on the military analogy of the band being a "battery for hire" with "guitar fire" ready to aim at the audience. The twenty-one gun salute is a final acknowledgement of the strength of the band's sound and the impact it has on the audience.
Line by Line Meaning
We roll tonight
To the guitar bite
Yeah, yeah, oh
We are setting out tonight for a night of rocking music. This is our way of life and we are excited about it.
Stand up and be counted
For what you are about to receive
We are the dealers
We'll give you everything you need
Hail hail to the good times
'Cause rock has got the right of way
We ain't no legend, ain't no cause
We're just livin' for today
Prepare yourself for an outstanding performance because we, the band, are promising to deliver the goods. We are living in the moment and making the most of now.
For those about to rock, we salute you
For those about to rock, we salute you
We are paying tribute to our fans, who are ready to rock with us.
We rock at dawn on the front line
Like a bolt right out of the blue
The sky's a-light with the guitar bite
Heads will roll and rock tonight
We are ready to rock at the crack of dawn and capture the attention of the crowd. The energy in the room will be electric and we plan to blow everyone away.
Oh, salute!
Oh, oh yeah
We are giving a shout-out and salute to all of our fans.
We're just a battery for hire with a guitar fire
Ready and aimed at you
Pick up your balls and load up your cannon
For a twenty-one gun salute
We are a band-for-hire, armed with an arsenal of guitars, ready to play for you. We want you to join us in the celebration and make some noise with us!
For those about to rock - fire
We salute you
For those about to rock, we salute you
Those about to rock - fire
We salute you
Fire
We salute you
We salute you
Come on, whoa
For those about to rock, we salute you (x4)
Shoot, shoot
Shoot, shoot
We are calling out to our audience, asking them to light it up and get ready to rock with us. We are all in this together and together we will make magic happen.
For those of you, for those who rock
Yeah
(Ain't gonna get tired, won't take a break, we salute you.)
We salute you
We salute you
Fire
We want to acknowledge the hard work and energy put forth by those who love and appreciate rock music. We are grateful for you and we will continue to salute you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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