Highway to Hell
Oz Rocks Lyrics


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Livin' easy
Lovin' free
Season ticket on a one way ride
Askin' nothin'
Leave me be
Takin' everythin' in my stride
Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do
Goin' down
Party time
My friends are gonna be there too
I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell

No stop signs
Speed limit
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Like a wheel
Gonna spin it
Nobody's gonna mess me around
Hey satan
Payin' my dues
Playin' in a rockin' band
Hey mumma
Look at me
I'm on the way to the promised land
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
Don't stop me

I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
(highway to hell) I'm on the highway to hell
(highway to hell) highway to hell
(highway to hell) highway to hell
(highway to hell)
And I'm goin' down




All the way
I'm on the highway to hell

Overall Meaning

The song "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC, tells the story of a man who is unapologetically living his life on his own terms. He is "livin' easy" and "lovin' free", taking everything in his stride without needing any reason or rhyme. He's on his way to hell and he knows it, but he's not going to let anything slow him down on his "one way ride."


The lyrics have often been interpreted as a metaphor for the rock n' roll lifestyle, with the highway to hell symbolizing the music industry and the temptations that come with fame and success. The reference to Satan paying his dues and him being on his way to the promised land could indicate the band's belief that living the rock n' roll lifestyle is worth the ultimate sacrifice.


Line by Line Meaning

Livin' easy
Living an easy and carefree life


Lovin' free
Loving without any constraints or limitations


Season ticket on a one way ride
Committed to a journey with no turning back


Askin' nothin'
Not asking for anything from anyone


Leave me be
Leave me alone and let me live my own life


Takin' everythin' in my stride
Dealing with everything that comes my way confidently


Don't need reason
Not requiring any justification for my actions


Don't need rhyme
Not needing to conform to any established norms or rules


Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do
No other activity is as appealing to me


Goin' down
Heading towards a definitive end


Party time
Time to have fun and celebrate


My friends are gonna be there too
My friends are also joining me on this journey


On the highway to hell
Metaphorically on a path of destruction and negative consequences


No stop signs
No obstacles or impediments along the way


Speed limit
No limitations on how fast I can go


Nobody's gonna slow me down
No one can deter or hinder me


Like a wheel
Moving forward continuously, without stopping


Gonna spin it
Determined to keep going no matter what


Nobody's gonna mess me around
No one can manipulate or exploit me


Hey satan
Addressing evil or temptation in a rebellious way


Payin' my dues
Acknowledging the sacrifices made to reach this point


Playin' in a rockin' band
Enjoying the thrill and excitement of performing music


Hey mumma
Addressing a motherly figure, possibly representing a sense of protection or security


Look at me
Drawing attention to oneself


I'm on the way to the promised land
Believing that this destructive journey will ultimately lead to success or happiness


Don't stop me
Determined to continue despite any objections or obstacles


All the way
Until the end, no matter how bad it gets




Writer(s): Angus Mckinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young, Ronald Belford Bon Scott, Ronald Belford Scott, Martina Schwarzmann, Angus Young, Malcolm Young

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@aleksandrkrutarchuk4401

Livin' easy
Lovin' free
Season ticket on a one way ride
Askin' nothin'
Leave me be
Takin' everythin' in my stride
Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do
Goin' down
Party time
My friends are gonna be there too

I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell

No stop signs
Speed limit
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Like a wheel
Gonna spin it
Nobody's gonna mess me around
Hey satan
Payin' my dues
Playin' in a rockin' band
Hey mumma
Look at me
I'm on the way to the promised land

I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
Don't stop me

I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
(Highway to hell) I'm on the highway to hell
(Highway to hell) highway to hell
(Highway to hell) highway to hell
(Highway to hell)
And I'm goin' down
All the way
I'm on the highway to hell



@efrainfrancohuaylliriajata7318

Lyrics
Livin' easy
Lovin' free
Season ticket on a one way ride
Askin' nothin'
Leave me be
Takin' everythin' in my stride
Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do
Goin' down
Party time
My friends are gonna be there too
I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
No stop signs
Speed limit
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Like a wheel
Gonna spin it
Nobody's gonna mess me around
Hey satan
Payin' my dues
Playin' in a rockin' band
Hey mumma
Look at me
I'm on the way to the promised land
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
Don't stop me
I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
(Highway to hell) I'm on the highway to hell
(Highway to hell) highway to hell
(Highway to hell) highway to hell
(Highway to hell)
And I'm goin' down
All the way
I'm on the highway to hell



All comments from YouTube:

@Zazogog16

You weren't born in the wrong generation, you just have a good taste in music.

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@sqwrmelontoe

indeed, indeed, indeed

@professorperry4790

@Everything Random Nah, just good ol' Filthy Frank

@strawberryjoeykillsthemall

Love it

@Lil_Froku

Facts

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@paulsofokleous9238

1979:I'm on a highway to hell
2020:finally arrived in hell

@user-gz3xt7qh9m

AC/DC forever!
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Remembering! Super-puper!

@SpurnOfHumanity

Just wait till 2021.

@dennisjacob6570

@@SpurnOfHumanity i will keep this in mind and if its acctualy worse i will blame you

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