MARS
Fake Blood (Roughneck Remix) Lyrics
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Bonfire
If You Want Blood You Got It
It's criminal, there ought to be a law
Criminal, and you know what we're shootin' for
Shouting at the other guy
When his back is turned
Ain't it 'bout time you learn
If you want blood, you got it
If you want blood, you got it
Blood on the sheets, blood on the rocks
Blood in the gutter, give my last drop
You want blood, you got it
Wha-ooh
It's animal, livin' in the human zoo
It's animal, and i know what you gotta do
It's the curse of the working man
Givin' more and gettin' less
Doin' everything he can, cleaning up the mess
If you want blood, you got it
If you want blood, you got it
Blood on the sheets, blood on the rocks
Blood in the gutter, give my last drop
You want blood, you got it
Ooooh (shove it)?
You want blood, you want blood
After you
Blood on the sheets, blood on the rocks,
Blood in the gutter, give my last drop
You want blood, you got it
If you want blood, you got it
If you want blood, you got it
If you want blood, you got it
The song "If You Want Blood You Got It" by AC/DC speaks about the primal instinct that exists within human beings to satisfy their desire through violent means. The opening lines "It's criminal, there ought to be a law; Criminal, and you know what we're shootin' for" probably suggest that they are going to do something wrong. The song talks about shouting at the other guy when their back is turned, and not knowing why they are doing it. It urges the listeners to learn from their mistakes and take control of their actions.
The song uncovers the darker side of human nature. It talks about living in a human zoo where every individual is an animal in their own right. The curse of the working man is highlighted, where they give more and get less in return. In other words, the song portrays an idea that humans are waiting to unleash their inner beast through violence. The chorus "If you want blood, you got it" establishes the strong desire to have blood spilled. It is as if the violence is so overpowering that they cannot resist acting on it.
Line by Line Meaning
AC/DC
The song is performed by the rock band AC/DC
Bonfire
The song may be from AC/DC's live album 'If You Want Blood You've Got It', which was recorded live at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland during their 1978 Powerage tour.
If You Want Blood You Got It
The song may have been named after AC/DC's live album 'If You Want Blood You've Got It'.
It's criminal, there ought to be a law
The situation described in the song is so violent and intense that it should be considered a crime and illegal.
Criminal, and you know what we're shootin' for
The characters in the song are intentionally causing harm, and they are aware of the consequences of their actions.
Shouting at the other guy
One person is loudly communicating with another person.
When his back is turned
The person being shouted at is not looking or paying attention.
Don't know the reason why
The person being shouted at is unsure why they are being targeted.
Ain't it 'bout time you learn
The aggressor is implying that the person being shouted at should learn something from this experience.
If you want blood, you got it
The aggressor is willing to use violence to get what they want, and is offering to spill blood to get it.
Blood on the sheets, blood on the rocks
The imagery of blood on the sheets and rocks represents the physical violence that is occurring.
Blood in the gutter, give my last drop
The aggressor is willing to give their all in pursuit of their goal, even if that means spilling their own blood.
It's animal, livin' in the human zoo
The situation being described is primal and savage, as if the characters are wild animals in a human-made environment.
It's animal, and i know what you gotta do
The aggressor is aware of the violent nature of the situation, and is prepared to act accordingly.
It's the curse of the working man
The struggles and hardships of everyday life have taken their toll on the characters in the song.
Givin' more and gettin' less
Despite their best efforts, the characters are not being rewarded for their work or contributions.
Doin' everything he can, cleaning up the mess
The characters are trying to fix the problems caused by others, even if they are not responsible for them.
Ooooh (shove it)?
This line is unclear and its meaning is unknown.
You want blood, you want blood
The aggressor is taunting their victim, daring them to fight back and spill blood.
After you
The aggressor is implying that they will strike after their victim does.
If you want blood, you got it
The song ends as it began, with the aggressor offering to spill blood in pursuit of their goals.
If you want blood, you got it
The song ends as it began, with the aggressor offering to spill blood in pursuit of their goals.
If you want blood, you got it
The song ends as it began, with the aggressor offering to spill blood in pursuit of their goals.
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wendy Gil
Gives me the chills listening to this 😩 I miss 2009 and 2010. raves and dance parties in L.A were amazing wish the scene was still the same
Dracorex
Wish I could’ve experienced those times of raving tbh sadly I was only 9-10 at those times
Wendy Gil
Dracorex I’m lucky I got to experience it 🥺 I was only 12 when I started raving. Raves used to be all ages back then in Southern California Where you from?
Dracorex
@Wendy Gil I’m from San Diego but I always knew raving from 2000-2012 was the prime time now it’s still cool and all but everything is Riddim now and it sounds so cheesy to me like I’m more of a dog blood, techno, bass house type of guy but I’m trying to figure out more artist in those type of genres
Wendy Gil
Dracorex there’s house and techno events if you don’t like Riddim. I feel you, I don’t like dubstep nowadays even 10 years ago it sounded different and way better.
Seagreentangerine
Someone needs to invent a join-in online rave, where the screen just keeps hopping to every single person who joined in dancing in their own room or garden, they'd make a fortune 🎶👏🏻
MisterOhms
Still just as good today as it was more than 10 years ago!
ian magnus-dottir
I marvel at my body, 14 years and the hairs on my arm and neck still prick up excited at this brilliant tune. I love the Dimishing and Ascending notes
thomasXkiteXforXlife
this tune just ALWAYS makes me think of my good memories and the good things in life !!! (:
Scott
For me it was Rockness 2008 - it was in pretty much every DJ's playlist that Summer