Hell's Bells
ACϟDC Lyrics
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I'm comin' on like a hurricane
My lightning's flashing across the sky
You're only young but you're gonna die
I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
Nobody's putting up a fight
I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
Hell's bells
Yeah, hell's bells
You got me ringing hell's bells
My temperature's high, hell's bells
I'll give you black sensations up and down your spine
If you're into evil you're a friend of mine
See the white light flashing as I split the night
'Cause if good's on the left,
Then I'm stickin' to the right
I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
Nobody's puttin' up a fight
I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get you, Satan get you
Hell's bells
Yeah, hell's bells
You got me ringing hell's bells
My temperature's high, hell's bells
Yeow
Hell's bells, Satan's comin' to you
Hell's bells, he's ringing them now
Hell's bells, the temperature's high
Hell's bells, across the sky
Hell's bells, they're takin' you down
Hell's bells, they're draggin' you around
Hell's bells, gonna split the night
Hell's bells, there's no way to fight, yeah
Ow, ow, ow, ow
Hell's bells
The lyrics to ACϟDC's "Hells Bells" convey a sense of intimidation, power, and the inexorable presence of evil. The opening lines of "I'm a rolling thunder, a pouring rain, I'm coming on like a hurricane, My lightning's flashing across the sky" suggest a forceful, violent presence that cannot be ignored or avoided. The next line, "You're only young but you're gonna die" suggests that this force is completely indifferent to age or innocence, and that death is an inevitable outcome. The singer declares that he won't spare any lives, and he has his bell to take you to hell. The bell is a symbol of death or judgment, as in the phrase "the tolling of the bell." The repeated chorus of "Hell's bells" reinforces this sense of dread and doom, with the singer announcing the arrival of Satan himself.
Later in the song, the godlike, evil nature of the singer is emphasized in lines like "I'll give you black sensations up and down your spine, if you're into evil you're a friend of mine," and "See the white light flashing as I split the night, 'Cause if good's on the left, then I'm sticking to the right." The singer is like a dark twin to the forces of good, and he revels in his own malevolent power. The song's combination of driving rock rhythms, ominous lyrics, and screaming vocals creates an intense and memorable musical experience that combines elements of horror and heavy metal.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a rolling thunder, a pouring rain
I'm a powerful force of nature coming down hard and fast
I'm comin' on like a hurricane
I'm a force to be reckoned with coming in strong and fast
My lightning's flashing across the sky
My power and might can be seen far and wide
You're only young but you're gonna die
Even though you're young and full of life, death will eventually come for you
I won't take no prisoners, won't spare no lives
I won't go easy on anyone, and won't let anyone survive without a fight
Nobody's putting up a fight
No one can resist my power and might
I got my bell, I'm gonna take you to hell
I have the power to bring the damnation, and I'll take you there
I'm gonna get you, Satan get you
I will be the one who brings you to the depths of hell and the devil himself will be no match
Hell's bells
The sound of the bell that signifies damnation
Yeah, hell's bells
Yes, and that damnation will come for you
You got me ringing hell's bells
Your actions have brought upon the sound of the bell
My temperature's high, hell's bells
My anger and power are reaching an all-time high
I'll give you black sensations up and down your spine
The fear and terror that I bring will run through your entire body
If you're into evil you're a friend of mine
If you're a follower of darkness and damnation, then we are allies
See the white light flashing as I split the night
The whiteness of your innocence will be extinguished in the dark, as I bring terror and evil
'Cause if good's on the left, then I'm stickin' to the right
Because the path of goodness leads to light, I will choose the opposite path and stick to it
Hell's bells, Satan's comin' to you
The sound of the bell signifies the arrival of Satan and his minions, and they're coming for you
Hell's bells, he's ringing them now
The ringing of the bell is Satan's way of declaring judgment and damnation
Hell's bells, the temperature's high
The heat and anger of damnation are reaching their highest levels
Hell's bells, across the sky
The sound and fury of damnation is visible in the skies
Hell's bells, they're takin' you down
The minions of darkness are coming to drag you to the depths of hell
Hell's bells, they're draggin' you around
The pain and suffering of damnation will be your constant companion
Hell's bells, gonna split the night
The sound and fury of damnation will be so intense, it will split the very fabric of the night
Hell's bells, there's no way to fight, yeah
Resistance against the power of damnation is futile
Ow, ow, ow, ow
The pain and suffering of damnation are overwhelming
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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I'm a rolling thunder
Pouring rain
I'm comin' on like a hurricane
My lightning's flashing across the sky
You're only young but you're gonna die
I won't take no prisoners
Won't spare no lives
Nobody's putting up a fight
I got my bell
I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get ya
Satan will get ya
Hell's Bells
Yeah, Hell's Bells
You got me ringing Hell's Bells
My temperature's high
Hell's Bells
I'll give you black sensations up & down your spine
If you're into evil you're a friend of mine
See my white light flashing as I split the night
Cause if good's on the left
Then I'm stickin' to the right
I won't take no prisoners
Won't spare no lives
Nobody's puttin' up a fight
I got my bell
I'm gonna take you to hell
I'm gonna get ya
Satan get ya
Hell's Bells
Ah, Hell's Bells
You got me ringing Hell's Bells
My temperature's high
Hell's Bells
Yeow
Hell's Bells
Satan's comin' to you
Hell's Bells
He's ringing them now
Hell's Bells
The temperature's high
Hell's Bells
Across the sky
Hell's Bells
They're takin' you down
Hell's Bells
They're draggin' you around
Hell's Bells
Gonna split the night
Hell's Bells
There's no way to fight
Yeah
Ow
Ow, ow
Ow
Hell's Bells
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Who’s here in 2024 !!!!
@unseelie63
ME! Gonna be 61 tomorrow and I still love these guys!
@Rockster5000
Me
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@@unseelie63happy birthday🎉
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2005 born here🤭
@jeffreinardy7570
In 8th grade, (40 years ago) our school bus driver played the entire AC/DC "Back in Black" on 8 track everyday! He taught us RIGHT!!
@melphillips9268
I had this one on 8 track myself when it came out
@evilhamster14422
in 1st grade our bus driver molested us
@thiccrawsauce3921
Jeff Reinardy no Bon Scott tho