Highway To Hell
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Season ticket on a one-way ride
Asking nothing, leave me be
Taking everything in my stride
Don't need reason, don't need rhyme
Ain't nothing I would rather do
Going down, party time
My friends are gonna be there too, yeah
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
Playing in a rocking band
Hey mama, look at me
I'm on my way to the promised land, woo
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
Don't stop me, eh, eh, ooh
I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to
Yeah (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 going down
All the way
Whoa
I'm on the highway to hell
The lyrics of "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC tell the story of a person who is living a carefree life and who is excitedly looking forward to an afterlife of good partying, which is symbolized by the metaphor of a highway to hell. The song paints the picture of this person as free-spirited, unburdened by concerns or rules, and filled with energy and conviction. The first two lines of the song, "Living easy, living free, season ticket on a one-way ride" suggest that the person is comfortable with their lifestyle, viewing it as sustainable and fun. By the end of the song, however, it becomes clear that this carefree approach has led the person down a dark path that holds no promise of redemption.
The lyrics succeed in creating an image of excitement and adventure, but the song has become controversial for its suggestion of a deal with the devil, an idea that has been popular in rock music for decades. This idea is further reinforced by the lines "Hey Satan, payin' my dues, playing in a rocking band" which suggest that the person consciously chooses a life of sin and hedonism. However, the sentiment of the song is not necessarily negative, but rather signals a kind of rebellion against social norms and a desire to live a life that is true to oneself, even if that means going to hell.
Line by Line Meaning
Living easy, living free
Life is simple and carefree, with no restrictions or obligations
Season ticket on a one-way ride
Committed to a path with no turning back or second chances
Asking nothing, leave me be
Preferring to be left alone and undisturbed by outside influences
Taking everything in my stride
Confidently overcoming challenges with ease and grace
Don't need reason, don't need rhyme
Acting without justification or rationale, simply following instincts
Ain't nothing I would rather do
Fully committed and content with current choices and lifestyle
Going down, party time
Entering into a wild and exciting lifestyle with no regard for consequences
My friends are gonna be there too, yeah
Surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals who share similar values and desires
I'm on the highway to hell
Fully immersed in a life of chaos and destruction, with no way out
No stop signs, speed limit
No rules or limitations exist, allowing for reckless behavior and decisions
Nobody's gonna slow me down
No person or obstacle can hinder or impede progress towards destruction
Like a wheel, gonna spin it
Continuing to move forward without direction or control, blindly following the path of destruction
Nobody's gonna mess me around
No one can challenge or stop the chosen path of chaos and recklessness
Hey Satan, payin' my dues
Associating with the devil and embracing a life of sin and destruction
Playing in a rocking band
Engaging in behavior that is both socially unacceptable and thrilling
Hey mama, look at me
Seeking attention and admiration for the reckless and destructive lifestyle
I'm on my way to the promised land, woo
Believing that the destructive lifestyle will lead to ultimate satisfaction and happiness
Don't stop me, eh, eh, ooh
Defying any attempts to steer away from the path of destruction and recklessness
And I'm going down all the way
Fully committed and determined to continue on the path of destruction, regardless of the consequences
Whoa, I'm on the highway to hell
Embracing a life of sin and destruction, with no regret or remorse
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott
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