Wheels
AC DC/AC__DC/AC--DC/AC DC/AC..DC Lyrics
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Ain't no stranger,
You give me rock 'n' roll, around the town,
Just foolin' around,
She's gonna break ya,
Wanna make ya,
Gonna make it,
Wanna take it down,
Wheels,
Spinnin' around my brain, driving you insane,
Wheels,
Rolling 'round my head, going through the red,
She wanna shake you, no way to save you,
She's got me shot, I'm fallin'
I'm blowin' it out,
Know what I'm talkin' about,
She's gonna ride you, wanna slide you,
Ain't no fakin' she wanna take you out,
You betcha right, she's gonna spin you 'round,
[Repeat: x2]
Wheels,
Spinnin' around my brain, driving you insane,
Wheels,
Rolling 'round my head, going through the red,
Wheels,
Flyin' down the road, ready to explode,
Wheels,
Burnin' down the road, hitting overload,
Wheels,
Hitting overload
Wheels,
Ready to explode
The lyrics to AC/DC's song Wheels are about a dangerous woman who is a wild card, but of whom the singer cannot resist the temptation. The first stanza describes her as a danger as well as a stranger, conveying the message that she can be unpredictable and reckless. The refrain of the song, with the repetition of the word "wheels," is the metaphor for the feeling of being caught up in something that the singer can't control, like a car careening out of control. The song portrays the idea of living life to the fullest and being willing to take risks to achieve the desired outcome. The imagery and metaphors used in the song are linked to cars and driving which add an element of speed, excitement, and danger.
The second stanza speaks to the woman's power over the singer, saying that she will break him, shake him, and make him. He is powerless against her seduction and her desire to take him on a wild ride. The repetition of "Wheels, Spinnin' around my brain" suggests that this situation has consumed his thoughts and he is unable to think about anything else. The third and final stanza reiterates the message of the entire song, emphasising how exhilarating and dangerous the whole experience is.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a danger,
The woman in question possessed characteristics that could be harmful.
Ain't no stranger,
She was familiar and unafraid to take risks.
You give me rock 'n' roll, around the town,
The singer is experiencing a sense of vitality and excitement in his surroundings.
Just foolin' around,
Engaging in casual and carefree behavior.
She's gonna break ya,
The woman is likely to cause harm or destruction.
Wanna make ya,
She desires to have control or power over the singer.
Gonna make it,
She is determined to achieve her goals despite any obstacles.
Wanna take it down,
She wants to bring something or someone to a lower position.
She's gonna rock 'n' roll 'n' slide it down,
She will use music and engaging motion to lower or destroy something.
Wheels,
The subject of discussion, likely a vehicle or mode of transportation.
Spinnin' around my brain, driving you insane,
The wheels are causing intense excitement or agitation in the singer.
Rolling 'round my head, going through the red,
The wheels are occupying the artist's thoughts and potentially causing them to feel impulsive.
She wanna shake you, no way to save you,
The woman wants to create chaos and is not capable of being stopped.
She's got me shot, I'm fallin'
The woman has knocked the singer off balance and he is losing control.
I'm blowin' it out,
The singer is acting recklessly or extravagantly due to the excitement or chaos caused by the woman and the wheels.
Know what I'm talkin' about,
The artist is aware of the potentially dangerous situation but is still enticed by it.
She's gonna ride you, wanna slide you,
The woman is planning to use the artist and potentially cause him harm while doing so.
Ain't no fakin' she wanna take you out,
The woman is genuinely seeking to eliminate the singer or push him to dangerous extremes.
You betcha right, she's gonna spin you 'round,
The woman will keep the singer in a state of confusion or disorientation.
[Repeat: x2]
The chorus is repeated twice for emphasis.
Wheels,
The chorus reintroduces the subject of discussion and its potential impact on the artist.
Flyin' down the road, ready to explode,
The wheels are travelling quickly and are potentially dangerous or unstable.
Burnin' down the road, hitting overload,
The wheels are moving at a very high rate of speed and could potentially malfunction or exceed their limit.
Wheels,
The wheels and their impact on the artist are once again emphasized.
Hitting overload
The wheels are reaching their maximum capacity or potential for harm.
Wheels,
The final repetition of the chorus once again emphasizes the potential danger and excitement caused by the wheels.
Ready to explode
The wheels are nearing a point of catastrophic failure or danger.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Angus Mckinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young
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