Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Girls in Black
Airbourne Lyrics
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Workin' the late night sweat
You're the one to go to
When I wanna forget
Like hangin' off the moon
I don't wanna come down
Yeah you get me so high
It's hell on the ground
Just one little glass
Makes the night go fast
You can have what you want
If you pay the girl cash
I said girls
Girls in Black
I said girls
Girls in Black
Your the hot bright neon
In the cold dark night
When I'm feelin' down
You make me feel so right
Yeah your bait comes free
But your hooks cut deep
You make the badboys smile
And the good boys weep
Just one little glass
Makes the night go fast
You can have what you want
If you pay the girl cash
I said girls
Girls in Black
I said girls
Girls in Black
I said girls
Girls in Black
I said girls
Girls in Black
Just one little glass
Makes the night go fast
You can have whatever you want
If you pay the girl cash
I said girls
Girls in Black
I said girls
Girls in Black
I said girls
Girls in Black
I said girls
Girls in Black oh yeah
"Girls in Black" by Airbourne is a song that celebrates the allure of women who work in the night shifts in dingy bars and nightclubs. The song depicts the singer's addiction to the seductive power of these women. The lyrics convey a sense of danger, excitement, and recklessness that comes with these relationships. The song talks about the seductive power of the night, the fiery reds of cigarettes, and the neon lights that draw people in.
The song celebrates the power and independence of women who work in nightlife. The chorus goes, "Girls in Black, I said girls in black," which is a homage to these women who wear black dresses, symbolizing their power, mystery, and sophistication. The lyrics suggest that paying women in cash for their attention and affection, which is often seen as a taboo, is justified when one wants to forget troubles and woes, as the girls in black have an allure that draws people in.
The song also suggests that there is a strong connection between nightlife and rebellion. The lyrics talk about being high and hanging off the moon, implying that these women hold the power to transport the singer to a different realm, where they can forget their problems and be free from societal constraints. The song's entertainment value lies in its catchy bluesy riffs and the fact that the lyrics touch upon the secret fantasy of many people, that of a rebel living life on their terms.
Line by Line Meaning
In the smoke and the red
Surrounded by smoke and red lights of a night club or bar
Workin' the late night sweat
Working hard and sweating late into the night
You're the one to go to
Referring to a sex worker, who is the go-to person when in need
When I wanna forget
Forgetting one's problems and worries in the company of a sex worker
Like hangin' off the moon
Feeling high and over the moon with satisfaction
I don't wanna come down
Does not want the feeling to end
Yeah you get me so high
A sex worker provides physical and emotional satisfaction that elevates one's mood
It's hell on the ground
Compares the melancholic feeling after the high with the feeling of being in hell
Just one little glass
A euphemism for buying a drink for a sex worker
Makes the night go fast
Time flies by in the company of a sex worker
You can have what you want
Sexual services are available for a price
If you pay the girl cash
The transaction is based on cash payment
Your the hot bright neon
The sex worker stands out - bright and attractive
In the cold dark night
The scene is set in a dark, dreary environment
When I'm feelin' down
Mental and emotional low points are countered with the help of a sex worker
You make me feel so right
A sex worker provides satisfaction and makes one feel good
Yeah your bait comes free
Sex workers use physical appeal as the bait to sell their services
But your hooks cut deep
The services of a sex worker are hard to resist and satisfy deep desires
You make the badboys smile
The companionship of a sex worker leads to delinquent behavior
And the good boys weep
The good or conservative men are shown as being emotionally affected by the encounter
I said girls
Repeated chorus line which refers to sex workers
Girls in Black
Sex workers who wear black, a color that denotes mystery and allure
Oh yeah
Expressing excitement and pleasure in the experience
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