Lyrics: Back In Black by AC/DC
Back in black, I hit the sack I've been too long, I'm glad to be back Yes, I'm let loose from the noose That's kept me hanging about I'm just looking at the sky 'cause it's getting me high Forget the hearse, 'cause I'll never die I got nine lives, cat's eyes Abusing every one of them and running wild 'Cause I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black Back in the back of a Cadillac Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack Yes, I'm in a bang with a gang They've got to catch me if they want me to hang 'Cause I'm back on the track and I'm beatin' the flack Nobody's gonna get me on another rap So, look at me now, I'm just making my play Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way 'Cause I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black, yow Ah, yeah Oh, yeah Take my love Yeah, yeah Yeah Ah, hey yeah Ooh, yeah Well, I'm back (I'm back) Back, well I'm (I'm back) Back (I'm back) Back (I'm back) Back (I'm back) Back, back in black Yes, I'm back in black I've hit the sack
Song Meaning and Analysis
A Triumphant Return
“Back In Black” stands as a powerful anthem of resilience and revival. The lyrics reflect a sense of liberation and unstoppable energy, with lines like “I’m let loose from the noose” and “Forget the hearse, ’cause I’ll never die” symbolizing a return from hardship or loss. The song was famously written as a tribute to former lead singer Bon Scott, channeling grief into a celebration of life and legacy. The recurring chorus, “I’m back in black,” asserts confidence and a refusal to be held down, making it an enduring rock classic that resonates with anyone who’s faced adversity and come back stronger.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- Release Year: 1980
- Label: Atlantic Records