Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: AC/DC

Systems Down by AC/DC

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“Systems Down” by AC/DC

AC/DC’s “Systems Down” is about a systems’ failure which is apparently the result of a furnace burning out of control. So the setting appears as if it may be in some sort of industrial plant...

Money Shot by AC/DC

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“Money Shot” by AC/DC

AC/DC’s “Money Shot” is without a doubt a sex song. And by the looks of things, the addressee is a lady who is in heat in addition to being a romantic interest of the singer. ...

Code Red by AC/DC

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“Code Red” by AC/DC

According to the in-the-know music publication Rolling Stone, this track is about the singer tearing down the highway. And whereas that does seem to be one of its subjects, there’s apparently a lot more going on here. Or...

Through The Mists Of Time by AC/DC

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“Through The Mists Of Time” by AC/DC

“Through the Mists of Time” is another song on AC/DC’s Power Up album which alludes to the fact that they are now a senior band. Fundamentally, “through the mists of time” reads like a prepositional statement that...

Rejection by AC/DC

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“Rejection” by AC/DC

“Rejection” is perhaps the kind of song that we can refer to as AC/DC’s version of an overall-beef track. In other words, they do not seem to be threatening anyone in particular. However, generally speaking, Brian...

Realize by AC/DC

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“Realize” by AC/DC

The lyrics of AC/DC’s “Realize” read like one of those types of songs in which the artists are touting their ability to create effective music. The word “realize” is used in different contexts. However, its...

Back in Black by AC/DC

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AC/DC’s “Back in Black” Album

Back in Black was released on July 25, 1980 by Atlantic Records and Albert Productions as Australian rock band AC/DC’s seventh studio album. Recording was done in the Bahamas over a period of seven weeks from April through to May...

Shot in the Dark

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“Shot in the Dark” by AC/DC

According to AC/DC’s Angus Young, the title of this song (“Shot in the Dark”) is a reference to taking a “little nip” of booze, i.e. “a shot” of alcohol, in the nighttime. But the lyrics themselves don’t...

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AC/DC

AC/DC (aka ACϟDC) is an Australian band that has weathered many storms from their formation to being amongst the greatest music acts in history. For instance, their 2020 lineup only consists of one of the...

Thunderstruck by AC/DC

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“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC

“Thunderstruck” is designed to be something like your quintessential hard rock song. And the title is meant to be a reference to power, as the term AC/DC is generally understood. First Verse The beginning of the first...