Ballbreaker
AC/DS Lyrics
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Work hard and tough, and I want some rough
Unpack my bags, and take a drag
When bang on nine, and
Dead on time
Open up the door
She open her overcoat
Livin' out her dreams
Rippin' off my jeans
You are a ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Engine roll, and time to go
A razorback, a hog attack
Buildin' steam,
Whippin' cream
She likes a fat, smokin' stack
Hangin' off her legs
She threw me on the bed
Her hand went for my throat
As I began to choke
She said, Honey shoot your load
You are a ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Yeah
Wreckin' ball, let it roll
You are a ballbreaker
Buildin' steam, for whippin' cream
You are a ballbreaker
Hangin' off her legs
She threw me on the bed
Her hand went for my throat
As I began to choke
Honey shoot your load
You are a ballbreaker
You are a ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
Ballbreaker
The lyrics to AC/DC's "Ballbreaker" suggest a theme of dominant sexual desire and the exertion of control. The song begins with the lines "Breakin' balls, bangin' walls, work hard and tough, and I want some rough." The use of the word "balls" suggests a traditionally masculine symbol of strength, and the line "bangin' walls" suggests a rough, physical encounter. The singer also wants to "unpack [his] bags, and take a drag," perhaps indicating that he is looking for a release or escape.
The song's sexual tone continues as the singer encounters a woman who "open[s] her overcoat livin' out her dreams, rippin' off [his] jeans." Despite the sexual encounter, there is an element of danger or violence as the singer is instructed to shoot his load and is nearly choked. The repeated refrain of "ballbreaker" is likely a reference to the woman's dominance and the exertion of her control over the singer.
Overall, "Ballbreaker" suggests a theme of sexual dominance and control, with the use of violent imagery and language emphasizing the power dynamic between the singer and his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Breakin' balls, bangin' walls
I work hard and play hard, I want some rough and tough action.
Unpack my bags, and take a drag
I'm settling in and getting comfortable, having a smoke to relax.
When bang on nine, and Dead on time
I'm punctual and always on schedule.
Open up the door And lay upon the floor
I'm ready to party and have a good time.
She open her overcoat Livin' out her dreams Rippin' off my jeans
My partner is confident and adventurous, taking charge of the situation.
You are a ballbreaker Ballbreaker
My partner is strong-willed and dominant in our relationship.
Engine roll, and time to go A razorback, a hog attack Buildin' steam, Whippin' cream She likes a fat, smokin' stack
Things are heating up and we're getting passionate. My partner enjoys a powerful and intense experience.
Hangin' off her legs She threw me on the bed Her hand went for my throat As I began to choke She said, Honey shoot your load
We're getting physical and intense, with my partner taking charge and urging me on.
Wreckin' ball, let it roll You are a ballbreaker Buildin' steam, for whippin' cream You are a ballbreaker
We're unstoppable and building up more and more intensity. My partner is still dominant and powerful.
Ballbreaker Ballbreaker Ballbreaker Ballbreaker Ballbreaker Ballbreaker Ballbreaker
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the dominance and strength of my partner in the relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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