Breaking out, about to shout
Feel a need for one more round
Don’t you struggle, don’t try to bite
If you want some trouble, I’m the king of vice
I’m a wrecking ball, I’m a stinging knife
Steal your money, gonna take your life
You got screaming murder, lock up your door
Double dealing, got to have more
Call me dirty, trash my name
Just tell the boys that I’m gonna be
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business
Flesh and blood, I’m a rag and bone
A bad luck message on the telephone
Don’t you worry, play my game
I’ll do you a favor, put your soul for sale
Like a cannonball, goin’ down the track
Need good lovin’, but I want it back
I was found in trouble, they gave up on me
Teacher preaching what not to be
Call me dirty, trash my name
Just tell my boys that I’m gonna be
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business again
Back in business
You feel the burn?
(Back in business) You’ve read the small print in this contract, haven’t ya?
(Back in business) Yeah, I’m the man with a shaft, haha
(Back in business) I oughta stick it right up ya
(Back in business) I’ve got you on mine
Back in business again (and I’m lookin’ for ya)
Powerful Comeback: The Spirit of “Back In Business”
“Back In Business” by AC/DC roars with unapologetic energy and swagger. The lyrics paint a picture of a defiant character bursting back onto the scene, undeterred by past troubles or criticism. With lines about being a “wrecking ball” and the “king of vice,” the song’s protagonist embodies reckless confidence and rebelliousness—a classic theme in AC/DC’s hard rock catalog. The repeated refrain, “Back in business again,” amplifies the message of resilience and the thrill of returning to form, embracing both danger and opportunity with open arms.
Attitude and Legacy
The track’s gritty narrative and bold delivery reflect the band’s signature style, blending bluesy bravado with electrifying rock riffs. It’s an anthem for anyone who’s faced adversity and returned stronger, channeling bravado and raw emotion into a powerful declaration: the return is inevitable and unstoppable.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1985
- Label: Atlantic Records