You Shook Me Up All Night Long
ACDC Lyrics


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She was a fast machine
She kept her motor clean
She was the best damn woman I had ever seen
She had the sightless eyes
Telling me no lies
Knockin' me out with those American thighs
Taking more than her share
Had me fighting for air
She told me to come but I was already there
'Cause the walls start shaking
The earth was quaking
My mind was aching
And we were making it and you

Shook me all night long
Yeah you shook me all night long

Working double time
On the seduction line
She was one of a kind, she's just mine all mine
Wanted no applause
Just another course
Made a meal out of me and came back for more
Had to cool me down
To take another round
Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing
'Cause the walls were shaking
The earth was quaking
My mind was aching
And we were making it and you

Shook me all night long
Yeah you shook me all night long

And knocked me out and then you
Shook me all night long
You had me shakin' and you
Shook me all night long
Yeah you shook me
Well you took me

You really took me and you
Shook me all night long
Ooooh you
Shook me all night long
Yeah, yeah, you
Shook me all night long
You really took me and you




Yeah you shook me, yeah you shook me
All night long

Overall Meaning

ACDC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" is a classic rock song that is often regarded as one of the band's most popular hits. The lyrics tell the story of a man who meets a woman who is unlike any he has ever encountered. She is a "fast machine" who keeps her motor clean, and the best woman he has ever seen. She is a seductive and powerful force, knocking him out with her American thighs and taking more than her fair share of their interaction.


Despite her commanding presence, the singer is drawn to her, imploring him to come to her, even though he feels like he is already there. The walls start shaking, the earth quaking, and his mind aching as they make love, taking him to new heights of ecstasy. She shook him all night long, leaving him exhausted but satisfied.


The second verse continues the story, with the woman working double time on the seduction line. She is a one-of-a-kind force, just his to keep. She wants no applause or accolades, just another course of the singer, "making a meal" out of him and coming back for more. He had to cool down and take another round, but he was ready for more, even though the walls shook, the earth quaked, and his mind ached.


Overall, the song is a high-energy, highly sexualized rock anthem that speaks to the power of attraction and physical connection. It uses vivid, almost primal imagery to convey the passion that exists between the two characters, creating a sense of urgency and excitement.


Line by Line Meaning

She was a fast machine
She was quick and thrilling, like a powerful engine


She kept her motor clean
She took care of herself and always looked good


She was the best damn woman I had ever seen
She was truly remarkable and outstanding


She had the sightless eyes
Her eyes were mesmerizing and hypnotic


Telling me no lies
She was honest and truthful in all she said


Knockin' me out with those American thighs
Her curvy and attractive thighs were irresistible


Taking more than her share
She took what she wanted without hesitation


Had me fighting for air
She was so intense and exciting that it made it hard to breathe


She told me to come but I was already there
I was so excited and aroused that I was already at the climax


'Cause the walls start shaking
The sexual experience was so intense that the surroundings shook


The earth was quaking
The intimacy was so intense it felt like an earthquake


My mind was aching
It was so exciting that it was overwhelming


And we were making it and you
We were intimately involved and it was all because of you


Shook me all night long
You thrilled me in every way all night long


Yeah you shook me all night long
You intensely thrilled me in every way all night long


Working double time
She put in extra effort to make the experience amazing


On the seduction line
She was skilled and put in extra effort to seduce me


She was one of a kind, she's just mine all mine
She was unique and I was lucky to have her all to myself


Wanted no applause
She wasn't seeking praise or recognition


Just another course
I was just another thing to feast on


Made a meal out of me and came back for more
She satisfied her crave for me and still wanted more


Had to cool me down
I was so hot and aroused I needed to be cooled down


To take another round
To have another go at it


Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing
I'm ready to go again and take another round


'Cause the walls were shaking
The sexual experience was so intense that the surroundings shook


The earth was quaking
The intimacy was so intense it felt like an earthquake


My mind was aching
It was so exciting that it was overwhelming


And we were making it and you
We were intimately involved and it was all because of you


Shook me all night long
You thrilled me in every way all night long


Yeah you shook me all night long
You intensely thrilled me in every way all night long


And knocked me out and then you
You completely satisfied me and then


Shook me all night long
You thrilled me in every way all night long


You had me shakin' and you
You excited me greatly


Shook me all night long
You thrilled me in every way all night long


Yeah you shook me
You intensely thrilled me


Well you took me
You completely satisfied me


You really took me and you
You completely satisfied me and it was all because of you


Shook me all night long
You thrilled me in every way all night long


Ooooh you
You were so intense


Shook me all night long
You thrilled me in every way all night long


Yeah, yeah, you
You definitely excited me


Shook me all night long
You thrilled me in every way all night long


You really took me and you
You completely satisfied me and it was all because of you


Yeah you shook me, yeah you shook me
You absolutely thrilled me


All night long
Throughout the night, you thrilled me in every way




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