Whole Lotta Rosie
THE MANY FACES OF AC/DC Lyrics


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Wanna tell you story
About woman I know
When it comes to lovin'
She steals the show
She ain't exactly pretty
Ain't exactly small
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You could say she's got it all

Never had a woman
Never had a woman like you
Doin' all the things
Doin' all the things you do
Ain't no fairy story
Ain't no skin and bones
But you give it all you got
Weighin' in at nineteen stone
You're a whole lotta woman
A whole lotta woman
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
And you're a whole lotta woman

Honey you can do it
Do it to me all night long
Only one who turn me
Only one who turn me on
All through the night time
Right around the clock
To my surprise
Rosie never stops
She was a whole lotta woman
Whole lotta woman
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
A whole lotta woman

Whole lotta woman
Whole lotta woman
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta Rosie
Whole lotta woman-man-man yeah
Whole lotta Rosie




Whole lotta woman
Whole lotta woman

Overall Meaning

The song "Whole Lotta Rosie" by AC/DC is a tribute to a plus-sized woman named Rosie. The lyrics paint Rosie as a bold and beautiful woman who steals the show when it comes to lovemaking. Despite not being conventionally beautiful or small, Rosie is described as having everything a person could want. The lyrics suggest that the singer has never had a woman like Rosie before, and he is enamored with everything she does. The phrase "Weighin' in at nineteen stone" is a reference to Rosie's weight, which was approximately 266 pounds, further emphasizing her larger-than-life personality.


The song's lyrics may seem controversial to some due to the focus on Rosie's size, but it's important to understand that AC/DC was known for their bold, in-your-face lyrics that pushed boundaries. Additionally, many fans of the band appreciate their songs for their catchy melodies rather than for their subject matter. Overall, "Whole Lotta Rosie" can be interpreted as a tribute to a woman who embodies confidence, sensuality, and strength.


Line by Line Meaning

Wanna tell you story
I want to share a story with you


About woman I know
It's about a woman I am acquainted with


When it comes to lovin'
In terms of love-making


She steals the show
She outshines everyone else


She ain't exactly pretty
She isn't conventionally attractive


Ain't exactly small
And she's not little either


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Her measurements are 42-39-56


You could say she's got it all
You could say she has an ample figure and desirable qualities


Never had a woman
I have never had a partner


Never had a woman like you
I have never had someone like you


Doin' all the things
Performing all sorts of activities


Doin' all the things you do
Engaging in all the things you do


Ain't no fairy story
This is not a fairy tale


Ain't no skin and bones
She's not too thin


But you give it all you got
She puts everything she's got into it


Weighin' in at nineteen stone
She weighs 266 pounds


You're a whole lotta woman
You're a lot of woman


And you're a whole lotta woman
You're quite the woman


Honey you can do it
My dear, you're capable of it


Do it to me all night long
Perform it on me all night long


Only one who turn me
The only person who arouses me


Only one who turn me on
The only person who sexually excites me


All through the night time
Throughout the night


Right around the clock
24/7


To my surprise
To my amazement


Rosie never stops
Rosie never quits


She was a whole lotta woman
She was a lot of woman


Whole lotta woman-man-man yeah
A whole lot of woman indeed


Whole lotta woman
A lot of woman




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Angus Young, Malcom Young, Ronald Belford Scott

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrJeezus

Why do the drums sound like samples?

@andrerone8208

Somebody please tell me something Steve just hit some high notes and this tribute album sounds like it came out a few years back now if he went in there singing like that I'd like to see him do it live because if you did it on the albums the rat albums back in the past then it'll be great to catch him to do it live in front of everybody else anyway good singing drums or looks like they're samples or something but that don't quite work for me I'd rather hear a live set of drums than a sample you know it just doesn't work for me but Stephen Pearcy great as always

@BaneTheAssassin

Just saw him live yesterday, he for sure cannot hit these notes anymore. But was still enjoyable.