Lyrics: Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC
All you women who want a man of the street An' don't know which way you wanna turn Just keep a-coming and put your hand out to me 'Cause I'm the one who's going to make you burn I'm going to take you down Oh, 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, yeah Shoot to thrill, play to kill I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will, yeah 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 Yeah, 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, said Shoot to thrill, play to kill I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will 'Cause I shoot to thrill, and I'm ready to kill I can't get enough and I can't get my fill I shoot to thrill, play to kill Yeah Pull the trigger, pull it Pull it, pull it Pull the trigger Oh Shoot to thrill, play to kill Too many women with too many pills, I said Shoot to thrill, play to kill I got my gun at the ready, going to fire at will 'Cause I shoot to thrill and I'm ready to kill I can't get enough and I can't get my fill 'Cause I shoot to thrill, play to kill Yeah Shoot you down, yeah I'm gonna get you down on the bottom, girl Shoot you, I'm going to shoot you Ooh, yeah Yeah, yeah I'm going to shoot you down, yeah-yeah I'm going to get you down Down, down, down, down Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down I'm gonna shoot to thrill Play to kill Shoot to thrill
Breaking Down the Lyrics
Raw Energy and Rebellion
“Shoot To Thrill” by AC/DC is a hard-hitting anthem that captures the band’s signature attitude and electrifying energy. The lyrics are packed with metaphors of danger and excitement, using the imagery of guns and shooting to symbolize living life on the edge. The song speaks to a rebellious spirit, with the narrator presenting himself as irresistible, dangerous, and always ready for action. It’s a celebration of rock ‘n’ roll excess, with references to wild nights, temptation, and the thrill of the chase. The repetitive, aggressive choruses drive home the sense of urgency and unstoppable momentum that AC/DC is known for.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1980
- Label: Atlantic Records