Lyrics: Breaking The Rules by AC/DC
Black sheep and a renegade Hot feet in the cool of the shade Street jungle in the tough-child 'hoods Examinations done no good Ghetto bars and hot wired cars Sneak thieves and cheap cigars No rebellion, not today I get my kicks in my own way Right, okay Just keep on breaking the rules Come on, get ready to rule Just keep on breaking the rules Come on, get ready to rule Tough breaks in the neighborhood A hard case who's up to no good Living like trash, a society rash Ready to break, and ready to dash A bad deal and a real rough ride And doing time on the other side No rebellion, not today I get my kicks in my own way Right, okay Just keep on breaking the rules Come on, get ready to rule Just keep on breaking the rules Come on, get ready to rule Tough breaks They got regulation ties Regulation shoes Those regulation fools With their regulation rules Just keep on breaking the rules Come on, get ready to rule Just keep on breaking the rules Come on, get ready to rule Just keep on breaking the rules (Breaking the rules) Get ready Just keep on breaking the rules Come on, get ready, get ready, get ready Ready to rule Oh, take off your ties And your regulation shoes You're nothing but a bunch of regulation fools, yeah And your damn regulation rules I'm gonna do things my own way Every day, every day, every day in every way I ain't gonna pay no attention to your rules
Breaking Free: The Spirit of Rebellion
“Breaking The Rules” by AC/DC is a defiant anthem celebrating individuality and resistance against conformity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone navigating a tough environment, refusing to be boxed in by society’s expectations. Phrases like “I get my kicks in my own way” and “I ain’t gonna pay no attention to your rules” emphasize a determination to live authentically, regardless of external pressures. The repeated call to “keep on breaking the rules” is both a rallying cry and a declaration of independence, embodying the classic rock spirit of freedom and self-expression. AC/DC delivers a message that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or rebel.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1981
- Label: Atlantic Records