Lyrics: Problem Child by AC/DC
Cop this I'm hot And when I'm not, I'm cold as ice Get out my way Just step aside, or pay the price What I want, I take What I don't, I break And I don't want you With a flick (of) my knife I can change your life There's nothing you can do I'm a problem child I'm a problem child, yes I am I'm a problem child And I'm wild Make my stand, no man's land On my own Man in blue, it's up to you The seed is sown What I want, I stash What I don't, I smash And you're on my list Dead or alive I got a .45 And I never miss I'm a problem child I'm a problem child, yes I am I'm a problem child And I'm wild Just runnin' wild Just watch your step Every night Street alight I drink my booze Some run, some fight But I win, they lose What I need, I like What I don't, I fight And I don't like you Say, "Bye, bye" while you're still alive Your time is through I'm a problem child I'm a problem child, yes I am I'm a problem child And I'm wild I'm a problem child (and my mother hates me) I'm a problem child I'm a problem child, yes I am I'm a problem child And I'm wild I'm a problem child (and my mother hates me) I'm a problem child I'm a problem child, yes I am I'm a problem child And I'm wild I'm a problem child (and my mother hates me) I'm a problem child I'm a problem child, yes I am I'm a problem child And I'm wild I'm a problem child (and my mother hates me) You've got your troubles, I've got mine
Rebellion and Defiance: Analyzing “Problem Child”
“Problem Child” captures the raw spirit of rebellion that defines AC/DC. The lyrics paint a portrait of an unapologetic troublemaker who thrives on chaos and lives by his own rules. Through vivid imagery and aggressive declarations, the song channels teenage angst and the thrill of living on the edge. It’s an anthem for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood or out of place, celebrating the power and danger of nonconformity.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1976
- Label: Albert Productions