Problem Child
AC/DSHE Lyrics
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I'm hot
And when I'm not
I'm cold as ice
Get out of my way
Just step aside
Or pay the price
What I want I take
What I don't I break
And I don't want you
With a flick of my knife
I can change your life
There's nothing you can do
I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child, yes I am
I'm a problem child
And I'm wild
Make my stand
No man's land
On my own
Man in blue
It's up to you
The seed is sown
What I want I stash
What I don't I smash
And you're on my list
Dead or alive
I got a .45
And I never miss
Oh I'm a problem child, yeh
I'm a problem child, owh
I'm a problem child
Desperate and wild
Just watch you step
Every night
Street light
I drink my booze
Some run
Some fight
But I win they lose
What I need I like
What I don't I fight
And I don't like you
Say bye bye
While your still alive
Your time is due
'Cause I'm a problem child, owh
I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child
I'm a problem child
Problem child
I'm a problem child, my mother hates it
I'm a problem child, oh he
I'm a problem child
Hey yeah problem child
Whoa problem child
Problem child
Problem child
The song "Problem Child" by AC/DC is a classic hard rock song that speaks about rebellion against authority and a strong desire to live life on one's own terms. The singer, who refers to himself as a "problem child," highlights his rebellious nature by stating that he is hot when he is not and cold as ice when he is hot, and that if anyone gets in his way, they will have to pay the price. He also declares himself to be a taker, breaker, and list-maker, who decides who will live and who will die. The lyrics also touch upon the police force and the justice system, saying that the singer is in no man's land and will take matters into his own hands.
The song portrays the life of a young man living on the edge, trying to make his way in the world by his own rules. The lyrics convey the thrill of danger and the feeling of invincibility that comes with youth. The catchy guitar riffs and pounding drums also add to the feel of the rebellious and wild nature of the song, making it a classic hard rock anthem.
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I am the best and you cannot surpass me
I'm hot
I am powerful and influential
And when I'm not
When I lose power or influence
I'm cold as ice
I am insensitive to others when I lose power
Get out of my way
Don't stand in my path
Just step aside
Give way for me
Or pay the price
Or suffer the consequences of standing in my way
What I want I take
I am entitled to take what I want
What I don't I break
If I can't have what I want, it's not worth anything to me
And I don't want you
I have no interest in you
With a flick of my knife
I can easily cause harm
I can change your life
I have the power to change someone's life for the worse
There's nothing you can do
You are powerless to stop me
I'm a problem child
I am a troublesome and problematic individual
I'm a problem child, yes I am
I am a troublesome and problematic individual, and I am proud of it
And I'm wild
I am untamed and uncontrollable
Make my stand
I will defend my position
No man's land
I am independent and do not answer to anyone
On my own
I am self-reliant
Man in blue
Police officer
It's up to you
You are in a position of authority
The seed is sown
The situation has been created
What I want I stash
I keep what I want for myself
What I don't I smash
I destroy what I do not want
And you're on my list
You have done something to offend me and are now a target
Dead or alive
I am not picky about how I eliminate my targets
I got a .45
I am armed and dangerous
And I never miss
I am skilled and accurate with my weapon
Desperate and wild
I am willing to take risks and engage in dangerous behavior
Just watch you step
Be careful how you interact with me
Every night
Consistently
Street light
In the city
I drink my booze
I consume alcohol
Some run
Some people avoid confrontation
Some fight
Others engage in conflict with me
But I win they lose
I always come out on top
What I need I like
I enjoy having what I need
What I don't I fight
I will fight for what I do not have
And I don't like you
I have animosity towards you
Say bye bye
Prepare to leave
While your still alive
While you are still alive, leave the situation
Your time is due
Your time to leave has come
Hey yeah problem child
Hey, I am a problematic individual
Whoa problem child
Woah, I am a problematic individual
Problem child
I am a troublesome and problematic individual
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott
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