Thunder
AC/DS Lyrics


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Well, I'm headin' on out
Down to a major town
I'm gettin' hungry, I'm gettin' mean
I'm gettin' down on easy street

Any luck I can find
I'm feelin' dust, I'm gettin' wild
I'm in town, ready to go
I be around and now ya getcha, now ya getcha

Some rock and roll thunder
Some rock and roll thunder
Yes

Hey hey hey

I been workin', deep and rolled
I get high on rock and roll
I get the beat, babe, on easy street
I don't get hang up, I got it made

Down on your luck
I'll turn you round, I'm here to help you
Show you what I've found
Tailor made for you, the party is town
I tailor made for you, come see me what I've found

I got some rock and roll thunder
I got some rock and roll thunder

Hey, hey, what do ya know?
I said feeling great and ready to roll
I got the rock and roll thunder
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

I got some rock and roll thunder
Rock and roll thunder

Hey, hey, what do ya know?
I said feeling great and ready to roll
I got the rock and roll thunder
The rock and roll thunder




I said the rock and roll thunder
Rock and roll thunder

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AC/DC's song "Thunder" seem to be an anthem for the power and excitement of rock and roll. The first verse sets the scene - the singer is heading to a major town where he intends to let loose and have a wild time. He's hungry for the experience and feeling wild, wild enough to create some "rock and roll thunder." The chorus repeats this phrase, almost like a chant, driving home the idea that rocking out can be a powerful, almost elemental force.


As the song continues, the singer describes his love for rock and roll, saying that he gets high on it and can feel the beat even on easy street. He's someone who has made it in the music world and can help others find their footing, too. The bridge of the song offers a moment of reflection, as the singer realizes he's feeling great and ready to roll. The song ends with one final, repeated reference to the "rock and roll thunder" that the singer has inside him.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I'm headin' on out
I am leaving my current location.


Down to a major town
I am traveling to a big city.


I'm gettin' hungry, I'm gettin' mean
I am becoming irritable due to hunger.


I'm gettin' down on easy street
I am starting to relax and feel good.


Any luck I can find
I am hoping to find some good fortune.


I'm feelin' dust, I'm gettin' wild
I am getting excited and rowdy.


I'm in town, ready to go
I have arrived and am prepared to have fun.


I be around and now ya getcha, now ya getcha
I am present and ready to party, so come join me.


Some rock and roll thunder
There will be some exciting music and energy.


Some rock and roll thunder
There will be some exciting music and energy.


Yes
Indeed!


Hey hey hey
Expressing joy and excitement.


I been workin', deep and rolled
I have been working hard and enjoying myself.


I get high on rock and roll
Music makes me feel elated and happy.


I get the beat, babe, on easy street
I can feel the rhythm of the music and I'm having a great time.


I don't get hang up, I got it made
I am not worried or stressed, everything is good for me.


Down on your luck
If you're feeling unlucky or unhappy,


I'll turn you round, I'm here to help you
I will help you feel better and change your mood.


Show you what I've found
I will introduce you to my way of having a good time.


Tailor made for you, the party is town
I have found the perfect party for you here in town.


I tailor made for you, come see me what I've found
I have found something special for you.


I got some rock and roll thunder
I have some exciting rock and roll music.


I got some rock and roll thunder
I have some exciting rock and roll music.


Hey, hey, what do ya know?
Asking if anyone else is feeling the excitement.


I said feeling great and ready to roll
I feel fantastic and am prepared to have fun.


I got the rock and roll thunder
I have the energy and excitement of rock and roll music.


Hey hey hey
Expressing joy and excitement.


Hey hey hey
Expressing joy and excitement.


I got some rock and roll thunder
I have some exciting rock and roll music.


Rock and roll thunder
The excitement and energy of rock and roll music.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG

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@quintin1904

Movies that make use of Thunderstruck:
“Deadpool 2”
“Daddy’s Home 1&2”
“Slash 2”
“Planes: Fire and Rescue”
“Delivery Man”
“Battleship”
“Iron Man 2”
“The Longest Yard”
“Thunderstruck”
“Varsity Blues”

As you can tell, studios love Thunderstruck



@celisrivera

(thunder) (x10)
i was caught
in the middle of a railroad track (thunder)
[...of a lightning attack]
i looked round
and i knew there was no turning back (thunder)
my mind raced
and i thought what could i do (thunder)
and i knew
there was no help, no help from you (thunder)

Sound of the drums
beatin' in my heart
the thunder of guns
tore me apart
you've been - thunderstruck

Rode down the highway
broke the limit, we hit the town
went down to texas, yeah texas
and we had some fun
we met some girls
some dancers who gave a good time
broke all the rules, played all the fools
yeah, yeah, they, they, they blew our minds

I was shakin' at the knees
could i come again please?
yeah the ladies were too kind
you've been - thunderstruck, thunderstruck
yeah yeah yeah, thunderstruck
Yeah
oh, thunderstruck, yeah

Now we're shaking at the knees
could i come again please?
Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
yeah yeah yeah, thunderstruck
thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah

Said yeah, it's alright
we're doing fine
yeah, it's alright
we're doing fine
(so fine)

Thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah,
tunderstruck, thunderstruck, thunderstruck
whoa baby, baby, thunderstruck
you've been thunderstruck, thunderstruck
thunderstruck, thunderstruck, thunderstruck
you've been thunderstruck



All comments from YouTube:

@user-ft1gc1xd2v

I’m Japanese high school student. l have studied English and I saw the word “thunderstruck “ .Since I didn’t know that word,I looked up “thunderstruck “ to know what that means and I have met this song for the first time. Thanks to this nice song,I will never forget the mean of word “thunderstruck “.
Sorry for my poor English... .

@mariafrancescavinci7196

Yay! Hope it helps you with your learning! I personally have to thank music and tv series for my nice english, so continue down this road!

@th4s3nbyxx10

sei un grande solo per il tuo sforso

@n0turd3aler61

Your English is great

@justorange9320

bro that's awesome! ACDC for life! :-D

@Seigi_37

あなたの英語はほんとにほんとに全然大丈夫ですよ!

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@stevenorosz664

I could listen to the first 50 seconds of this song forever and never get bored of it.

@wisegal2105

Yes!!!

@isax3036

+Steven Orosz ABSOLUTELY..been w/ >90.000 as I'm several times ? THE DC' are so HORNY !

@CelloMasterNE

+Steven Orosz same here

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