Well the devil may care
You toss ’em back, you be a man
Every last time
Black ice
End of it all, end of the line
End of the road
Ooh, black ice
Black ice
Come on, bleeding out the walls
We’re marching on, the women call
Many a mile I’d never take
I run for forty miles and I come up running late
Don’t you know I live it down?
When the devil come a-calling, I ain’t going to be around
Black ice
Black ice
Black ice
When the devil come a-calling, I ain’t going to be around
Black ice
Women all living large
Shoot for the moon, you’re gonna take it all
And I am going to rip it out
I’ll kick, I’ll creep-crawl down your street
I’ll gouge your eyes out
Black ice
Black ice
Black ice
Black ice
My life
Black ice
My life
Black ice
My life
When the devil come a-calling, I ain’t going to be around
I’ll kick, I creep-crawl down your street and gouge your eyes out
Black ice
Exploring the Dark Highway: “Black Ice” by AC/DC
With its gritty lyrics and relentless drive, “Black Ice” by AC/DC conjures images of danger, rebellion, and the thin line between thrill and peril. The recurring motif of “black ice”—a nearly invisible hazard on the road—serves as a metaphor for life’s unpredictable and often treacherous paths. The song’s narrator embraces risk, facing down challenges and temptations with a defiant spirit. References to the devil, late-night escapades, and confrontational energy enhance the sense of living on the edge. The song’s raw power is amplified by aggressive guitar riffs and Brian Johnson’s signature vocals, making it a standout anthem about resilience and survival against the odds.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- Release Year: 2008
- Label: Columbia Records