The rock n' roll Devil
AC/DS Lyrics
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One cool devil
Your mind on the fantasy
Living on the ecstasy
Give it all, give it
Give it what you got
Come on give it all a lot
Pick it up move it
Your mind on fantasy
Living on ecstasy
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
Yeah the runaway train
(Running right off the track)
One hard rang a ale
Old school rebel
A ten for the revelry
Diamond of the agency
Shake it, shake it
Take it to the spot
You know she make it really hot
Get it on, get it up
Come on give it all you got
Your mind on fantasy
Living on the ecstasy
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
Yeah the runaway train yeah
(Running right off the track)
On the runaway train
(Running right off the track)
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
One hot southern belle
Son of a devil
A school boy spelling bee
A school girl with a fantasy
One hot rang a ale
Old school rebel
A ten for the revelry
Diamond of the agency
Shake it, shake it
Take it to the spot
You know she make it really hot, yeah
Get it on, get it up
Come on give it what you got
You know she's just like a
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
She's coming off the track
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
Get it on, get it up
Come on give it all you got
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
Runaway train
(Running right off the track)
The lyrics of AC/DC's "The Rock N Roll Devil" describe a wild, almost chaotic experience of living life in the fast lane. The song uses vivid imagery to depict characters like "one hot angel" and "one cool devil" who live on "fantasy" and "ecstasy." These characters are not specific people but rather archetypes of the exciting and dangerous lifestyles that rock n roll culture often associates with. The song's repeated refrain, "runaway train / running right off the track," emphasizes the out-of-control nature of this lifestyle and the consequences that come along with it.
Throughout the song, the lyrics play with opposites - hot and cool, hard and old school, southern belle and son of a devil. These juxtapositions highlight the variety of characters living this lifestyle and the many different ways they embody it. The lyrics also use repetition and internal rhyme to create a catchy, memorable chorus that adds to the chaotic feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
One hot angel
A beautiful person with an alluring presence
One cool devil
A charming yet dangerous person
Your mind on the fantasy
Being focused on an idealized version of reality
Living on the ecstasy
Existing in a state of extreme pleasure or happiness
Give it all, give it
Putting in maximum effort and energy
Give it what you got
Using all resources available to achieve a goal
Come on give it all a lot
Encouraging oneself or others to give 100% effort
Pick it up move it
Taking action and making progress
Give it to the spot
Putting focus on a specific area or task
Your mind on fantasy
Being mentally preoccupied with an idealized version of reality
Living on ecstasy
Experiencing intense pleasure or happiness
Runaway train
Refers to a situation that is out of control and dangerous
(Running right off the track)
Refers to the situation getting worse and more out of control
One hard rang a ale
A tough and resilient person
Old school rebel
A person who resists authority or tradition
A ten for the revelry
Someone who enjoys partying and having fun
Diamond of the agency
A top performer or valuable asset
Shake it, shake it
Dancing or moving with energy and enthusiasm
Take it to the spot
Directing focus and effort to a specific area or task
You know she make it really hot
Refers to a person who is attractive and has a lot of energy
Get it on, get it up
Encouraging oneself or others to take action or intensify effort
Your mind on fantasy
Being preoccupied with an idealized version of reality
Living on ecstasy
Experiencing intense pleasure or happiness
One hot southern belle
A beautiful and alluring person from the southern United States
Son of a devil
A person with a wild or reckless personality
A school boy spelling bee
A competition or event where students spell words correctly
A school girl with a fantasy
A young woman who has an idealized vision of her life or future
One hot rang a ale
A beautiful and alluring person with a lively presence
Old school rebel
A person who resists traditional ways of thinking or acting
A ten for the revelry
Someone who enjoys partying and having fun
Diamond of the agency
A top performer or valuable asset
She's coming off the track
Refers to a person losing control of a situation or being unpredictable
Get it on, get it up
Encouraging action and effort to accomplish a goal
Come on give it all you got
Encouraging oneself or others to give maximum effort
Runaway train
A situation that is out of control and dangerous
(Running right off the track)
Refers to a situation getting worse and more out of control
Runaway train
A situation that is out of control and dangerous
(Running right off the track)
Refers to the situation getting worse and more out of control
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young
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Nalle Pahlsson
AB/CD (Stockholm, Sweden) has existed since 1984. We were the first band in Sweden and maybe in the whole world who made a total "Rock-Tribute". Some other AC/DC tribute-bands have taken our name, but as far as I´m concerned, no other AC/DC tribute-band has made records with originial songs like we have done.....
Kari Sihvonen
Really superb job! I have listened your tribute stuff over 20 years and of course have all your recorded material. It would be really cool to hear some new songs. it's been long time since Cut the Crap came out. Is there any plans?
nigel
Even better than the real thing 🤘🏻
Adrian Pope
I love so many of your songs. Thank you so much
Stefan Werner
The local store in Germany had your CD next to “The Razors Edge”. The clerk pointed at it and said “better than the new AC/DC album”. He was right.
metalwolf1978
Excellent music. One question: who are directed videos to "The Rock'n'Roll Devil" & "Mikey's Butt"?
nitroangus23
This band is hilariously Rockin' Always loved listening to them,best AC/DC tribute ever.
Cristian Vasquez
temota no se como la gente desconoce esta banda :(
Nancy Z
HOLA 🙂De dónde son ellos!? ...
jorge melo
Gran banda, con grandes bolas , Sus temas propios son la raja ! Tengo sus 3 discos