Shoot To Thrill
AC/DC Tribute Lyrics


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All you women who want a man of the street
Don't know which way you wanna turn
Just keep a-coming and put your hand out to me
'Cause I'm the one who's gonna make you burn

I'm gonna take you down
Oh, down, down, down
So don't you fool around
I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger

Shoot to thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills, yeah
Shoot to thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will
Yeah

I'm like evil, I get under your skin
Just like a bomb that's ready to blow
'Cause I'm illegal, I got everything
That all you women might need to know

I'm gonna take you down, yeah, down, down, down
So don't you fool around
I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger

Shoot to thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills, said
Shoot to thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will
'Cause I shoot to thrill, and I'm ready to kill
I can't get enough and I can't get my fill
I shoot to thrill, play to kill
Yeah, pull the trigger
Pull it

Pull it, pull it, pull the trigger, yeah

Oh
Shoot to thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills
I said, shoot to thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will
'Cause I shoot to thrill, and I'm ready to kill
And I can't get enough, and I can't get my thrill
'Cause I shoot to thrill, play to kill

Yeah

Shoot you down
Yeah
I'm gonna get you down on the bottom, girl
Shoot you, I'm gonna shoot you
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm gonna shoot you down, yeah, yeah
I'm gonna get you down
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down
Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I'm gonna shoot to thrill
Play to kill




Shoot to thrill, yeah
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AC/DC Tribute's song Shoot To Thrill are about a man who is confident in his ability to attract women who want a dangerous, wild lifestyle. He warns these women not to "fool around" with him because he will "take them down." He compares himself to a bomb that is ready to blow, which could be interpreted to mean that he is intense and unpredictable. The chorus, "Shoot to thrill, play to kill," suggests that this man is not just talking about a metaphorical death or destruction, but that he may actually have a gun and be willing to use it.


The themes of this song are common in the rock genre of music, with an emphasis on masculinity, rebellion, and danger. The song uses violent imagery and language to create a sense of excitement and intensity, which is a hallmark of many rock songs. The song is also notable for its use of heavy guitar riffs and a driving beat, which help to build and maintain a sense of urgency and tension throughout the song.


Line by Line Meaning

All you women who want a man of the street Don't know which way you wanna turn Just keep a-coming and put your hand out to me 'Cause I'm the one who's gonna make you burn
All you ladies who are drawn to men outside the norms of society are indecisive about your next move. Persist and approach me, since I am the one who will unleash your desire and passion.


I'm gonna take you down Oh, down, down, down So don't you fool around I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger
I will dominate you completely and relentlessly. Do not resist. I am ready to take control and unleash unyielding ferocity.


Shoot to thrill, play to kill Too many women with too many pills, yeah Shoot to thrill, play to kill I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will Yeah
My aim is to push limits and release aggression, with an obsession for acquiring a surge of excitement in the chase of my prey. I possess destructive power which I am not afraid to employ at any moment.


I'm like evil, I get under your skin Just like a bomb that's ready to blow 'Cause I'm illegal, I got everything That all you women might need to know
I am a master at manipulation, amplifying my influence through a facade of innocent charm. I am dangerous, confident, and enigmatic, with the skills and resources to keep you hooked.


Shoot to thrill, play to kill Too many women with too many pills, said Shoot to thrill, play to kill I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will 'Cause I shoot to thrill, and I'm ready to kill I can't get enough and I can't get my fill I shoot to thrill, play to kill Yeah, pull the trigger Pull it
My sights are set, and I am locked in. With a ferocious affection, I pursue my targets with insatiable appetite. I am driven, relentless, and willing to risk everything. I live to shoot, I live to kill, and I will not rest until my desire is quenched.


Shoot to thrill, play to kill Too many women with too many pills I said, shoot to thrill, play to kill I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will 'Cause I shoot to thrill, and I'm ready to kill And I can't get enough, and I can't get my thrill 'Cause I shoot to thrill, play to kill
My guiding principle is to pursue excitement and pleasure, even if it involves recklessness and risk. I am a hunter, a killer, and I am always hungry for more. I cannot be satisfied, I cannot be tamed, and I thrive on the thrill of the hunt.


Shoot you down Yeah I'm gonna get you down on the bottom, girl Shoot you, I'm gonna shoot you Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah I'm gonna shoot you down, yeah, yeah I'm gonna get you down Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I will use my power and influence to bring you down to your knees. I will exert my control over you, dominating your body, mind, and soul. You will be my captive, my toy, my prey. I will shoot you down, and you will beg for more.


Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I'm gonna shoot to thrill Play to kill Shoot to thrill, yeah Oh yeah
My devotion to the hunt consumes me entirely. I am willing to take any risk, to suffer any loss, to satisfy my insatiable craving for excitement and pleasure. There is nothing that can stop me. I will shoot to thrill, and I will play to kill.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Johnson, Angus Mckinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young

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