Go Down
AC ? DC Lyrics
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Done took to drinkin' whiskey
Baby since you been gone
Ain't no one I know do it as good as you
Lickin' on that lickin' stick the way you do
You got the lips to make a strong man weak
And a heathen pray
You know it's just the way you go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Mary, Mary, you're the one for me
And the way you hum
Sting like a bumble bee
I'll be around to see you 'bout half past ten
Ain't felt this good
Since I don't know when
You got the touch that I need so much
In your finger tips
I got the honey that ya love to taste
On those lovely lips so go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Baby rub it on
Why' know it's sticky and sweet
And it's been so long
And no else got a touch like you
I let you do the things to me
I let no other woman do
Feels good, feels good, oh yeah
You do it like you should
I loved you so much
Make me so glad I'm a man
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Go down, go down, go down
The controversial and provocative lyrics of AC/DC's Go Down suggest oral sex, and the song's blunt message was not without controversy when it was released in 1977. The lyrics express the singer's appreciation for the physical and sexual prowess of two women, Ruby and Mary, and their ability to pleasure him. The song speaks to the quintessentially masculine fantasy of sexual conquest and female gratification. While the song's meaning is undeniably explicit, its driving blues rock beat and lyrics make it a classic in the AC/DC songbook.
The lyrics celebrate sexual pleasure without any pretense, and that's what makes them so raw and memorable. The song is highly suggestive, with lines like "lickin' on that lickin' stick the way you do," and "Sting like a bumblebee." The singer's descriptions emphasize the physicality of the act, with references to the "lips to make a strong man weak" and the "touch that I need so much in your fingertips."
Overall, Go Down is a vivid and somewhat taboo celebration of sexual freedom and desire that remains popular among AC/DC fans. The song's lyrics may be explicit, but they are also raw, honest, and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Ruby, Ruby, where you been so long
I've missed you for a long time, Ruby
Done took to drinkin' whiskey
I started drinking whiskey when you left, Ruby
Baby since you been gone
I haven't seen anyone who can do it as good as you, Ruby
Ain't no one I know do it as good as you
You're the best at it, Ruby
Lickin' on that lickin' stick the way you do
You're really good at playing the harmonica, Ruby
You got the lips to make a strong man weak
Your skills with the harmonica can bring a tough man to tears, Ruby
And a heathen pray
You have the power to make even a non-believer pray, Ruby
Tell you ain't just the way you speak
Your skills on the harmonica aren't just about technique, Ruby
You know it's just the way you go down
Your skills with the harmonica are unmatched, Ruby
Mary, Mary, you're the one for me
You're perfect for me, Mary
And the way you hum
The way you sing is amazing, Mary
Sting like a bumble bee
Your voice has a powerful impact like a bumble bee's sting, Mary
I'll be around to see you 'bout half past ten
I'll come see you at 10:30 tonight, Mary
Ain't felt this good
I haven't felt this good in a long time, Mary
Since I don't know when
I can't even remember the last time I felt this good, Mary
You got the touch that I need so much
Your touch is exactly what I need, Mary
In your finger tips
Everything you do feels great, Mary
I got the honey that ya love to taste
I have a honey-like substance that you love, Mary
On those lovely lips so go down
So come on and use those lips of yours, Mary
Baby rub it on
Go ahead and spread it on me, Mary
Why' know it's sticky and sweet
You know it's sticky and sweet, Mary
And it's been so long
It's been a long time since we've done this, Mary
And no else got a touch like you
No one else can do it like you, Mary
I let you do the things to me
I'm willing to let you do anything you want to me, Mary
I let no other woman do
I won't let any other woman do these things to me, Mary
Feels good, feels good, oh yeah
It feels really good, Mary
You do it like you should
You're doing it perfectly, Mary
I loved you so much
I love you so much, Mary
Make me so glad I'm a man
Being with you makes me happy to be a man, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Keep going, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Just keep going, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Keep doing what you're doing, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Don't stop, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Keep going, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Keep doing it, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Keep it up, Mary
Go down, go down, go down, go down
Don't stop now, Mary
Go down, go down
Keep going, Mary
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONALD BELFORD SCOTT, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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