Black Ice
AC-DC (Live At River Plate - 2011) Lyrics
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You toss 'em back and be a man,
With the last time,
Black ice,
End of it all, end of the line,
End of the road,
Black ice,
Black ice
Come on and bleeding out the crowds,
We're watching all the women go,
Many a mile I'll never take,
I run for forty miles and come up runnin' late,
Don't you know I live it down,
When the devil come a callin' I ain't gonna be around,
Black ice,
Black ice,
Black ice,
The devil come a callin' I ain't gonna be around,
Black ice
Livin' long, livin' long,
Sleep all alone, you're gonna take it all,
And I'm gonna rip it out,
I'll kick, I creep crawl down your street,
I'll gouge your eyes out,
Black ice,
Black ice,
Black ice,
Black ice,
My life,
Black ice,
My life,
Black ice,
My life,
When the devil come a callin' I ain't gonna be around,
I'll kick, I creep crawl down your street, and gouge your eyes out,
Black ice
The song "Black Ice" by AC/DC is a classic rock anthem about living life on the edge. The lyrics describe a devil-may-care attitude and a willingness to take risks, even when facing the end of the line. The repeated refrain of "Black ice" serves as a metaphor for the dangers and obstacles that one encounters in life, and the need to be fearless and relentless in the face of adversity. The song urges the listener to embrace life on their own terms, and not to be deterred by the challenges that lie ahead.
The verses of the song describe a life of excess and indulgence, with references to drinking, women, and wild nights out. It's a celebration of the rock and roll lifestyle, but also a reminder that it comes with its own set of risks and consequences. The chorus serves as a warning that the devil is always lurking, and that one must be prepared to face their own mortality at any moment. The overall message of the song is one of defiance and resilience, with an emphasis on living life to the fullest, even when facing the greatest of obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the devil may care,
The devil has no regard for anything, including the consequences of his actions.
You toss 'em back and be a man,
You drink alcohol and act bravely, as a stereotypical male.
With the last time,
This refers to the past and suggests that something has reached its conclusion.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
End of it all, end of the line,
The conclusion of everything, indicating a sense of finality.
End of the road,
Refers to reaching a dead-end or the conclusion of a journey.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
Black ice
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
Come on and bleeding out the crowds,
Performing as a musical act and thrilling the audience.
We're watching all the women go,
Observing the behavior of female audience members.
Many a mile I'll never take,
Some accomplishments cannot be achieved due to limitations.
I run for forty miles and come up runnin' late,
Working hard, but not enough to make the required deadline.
Don't you know I live it down,
The singer regrets something that has occurred and will never forget it.
When the devil come a callin' I ain't gonna be around,
The singer will not be present or available when trouble arises.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
The devil come a callin' I ain't gonna be around,
The singer will not be present or available when trouble arises.
Livin' long, livin' long,
Living a long life.
Sleep all alone, you're gonna take it all,
Lying awake in solitude, while preparing to take on everything.
And I'm gonna rip it out,
Taking what is desired by force.
I'll kick, I creep crawl down your street,
Moving aggressively and covertly down a street.
I'll gouge your eyes out,
Using violence to cause harm.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
My life,
The artist's existence.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
My life,
The singer's existence.
Black ice,
A hazardous type of ice that can be difficult to see and navigate.
My life,
The artist's existence.
When the devil come a callin' I ain't gonna be around,
The artist will not be present or available when trouble arises.
I'll kick, I creep crawl down your street, and gouge your eyes out,
Threatening to harm someone using force.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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