Shoot To Thrill
Various Artists Lyrics


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All you women who want a man of the street
Don't know which way you wanna turn
Just keep coming and put your hand out to me
Cause I'm the one who's gonna make you burn
Down, down, down
So don't you fool around
I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger
Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills
Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will

I'm like evil, I get under your skin
Just like a bomb that's ready to blow
Cause I'm illegal, I got everything
That all you women might need to know
I'm gonna take you down
Down, down, down
So don't you fool around
I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger

Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills
Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will

Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills
Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will

Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills




Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Shoot To Thrill" by AC/DC convey a sense of power and danger. The singer speaks to women who are attracted to men "of the street", warning them that he is the one who will "make them burn." He proclaims himself as "evil" and ready to explode like a bomb. The message seems to suggest that he is a wild, uncontainable force that women are drawn to despite the risks.


The chorus line, "Shoot To Thrill, play to kill," is repeated throughout the song, further emphasizing this theme of danger and excitement. The singer's use of a gun as a metaphor for his power and dominance is concerning as it depicts violence and control, which is not a desirable trait.


Overall, the lyrics are a reflection of the dangerous and seductive nature of rock and roll music, which has always been associated with rebellion, risk-taking, and breaking societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

All you women who want a man of the street
You ladies who desire a rough and dangerous man


Don't know which way you wanna turn
You're uncertain about your desires


Just keep coming and put your hand out to me
Keep approaching me with your hand extended


Cause I'm the one who's gonna make you burn
I'm the man who will ignite your passions


Down, down, down
Lower, lower, lower


So don't you fool around
Don't play games with me


I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger
I'm going to take action and make things happen


Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Shoot for excitement, play to be deadly


Too many women with too many pills
There are too many women who rely on drugs


I'm like evil, I get under your skin
I'm like the devil, I have a diabolical influence on you


Just like a bomb that's ready to blow
I'm like a ticking time bomb, about to explode


Cause I'm illegal, I got everything
I'm a rogue figure with limitless resources


That all you women might need to know
Something that all you women might find useful


I'm gonna take you down
I'm going to dominate you


So don't you fool around
Don't try to deceive me


I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger
I'm going to take action and make things happen


Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Shoot for excitement, play to be deadly


Too many women with too many pills
There are too many women who rely on drugs


Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Shoot for excitement, play to be deadly


I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will
I have my weapon prepared and I'm going to shoot freely


Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Shoot for excitement, play to be deadly


Too many women with too many pills
There are too many women who rely on drugs


Shoot To Thrill, play to kill
Shoot for excitement, play to be deadly


I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will
I have my weapon prepared and I'm going to shoot freely




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ukovertkill

@@Linda7647 hi Linda I'm going to throw AC/DC live 2cd collectors edition from 92 to 03 with tracks like
Whole lottery rosie
Thunderstruck
Shoot to thrill
Back in black
Who made who
Heatseeker
Dirty deeds
Hello bells
High voltage
Just to name a few



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@MonkeyBoo

1:32 Jesus in the house

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@mark_beastpriest5539

AC/DC is the only band that get you headbanging and tapping your foot at the same time.

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Bro, how did you know what I'm doing now?

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