There’s fighting on the left
And marching on the right
Don’t look up in the sky
You’re gonna die of fright
Here comes the razor’s edge
You’re living on the edge
Don’t know wrong from right
They’re breathing down your neck
You’re running out of lives
And here comes the razor’s edge
Here comes the razor’s edge
The razor’s edge
(Razor’s edge)
To raise the dead
(Razor’s edge)
To cut to shreds
To raise the dead
Here comes the razor’s edge
Here comes the razor’s edge
Well, here it comes
To cut to shreds
The razor’s edge
It’s the razor’s edge
On the razor’s edge
That you’ll be cut to shreds
Got a razor’s edge
By the razor’s edge
Walking the Razor’s Edge: A Powerful Metaphor
“The Razor’s Edge” by AC/DC plunges listeners into a world of danger and uncertainty. The repeated imagery of fighting, marching, and a looming threat suggests a landscape fraught with peril, where every decision feels critical. Living “on the edge” is a theme the band explores both literally and figuratively, portraying a relentless tension between right and wrong, safety and risk. The razor itself symbolizes a fine line—one misstep, and the consequences can be dire. The song’s driving rhythm and direct lyrics mirror the urgency and adrenaline rush of confronting life’s sharpest challenges.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- Release Year: 1990
- Label: ATCO Records