Don’t talk to strangers
Keep away from the danger, yeah, yeah
Don’t talk to strangers who smile
Keep away from the danger all the time
You just a-keep away
Ow!
Ow!
Just a-keep away, yeah
Ow!
Red lights are flashin’
There’s been a misunderstanding, yeah, yeah
I’m bruised, broke and bandaged
Through drinkin’ all that brandy, yeah
I was under the table, but I came back for more
Go to hit that bottle, but my head hit the floor
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Stranger danger, don’t you talk
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Danger, danger, don’t talk, keep away
Red lights still flashing
People all still dancin’ in my head
I’m done with thinkin’ about what to do
Another bout of drinkin’, just one before I’m through
I was just raising hell, I wasn’t doing no harm
The cops could not appreciate my natural charm
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Stranger danger, don’t you talk
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Danger, danger, don’t talk, keep away
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Stranger danger, don’t you talk
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Danger, danger, don’t talk, keep away
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Stranger danger, don’t you talk, don’t you talk
Danger, danger, don’t talk to strangers
Danger, danger, don’t talk, keep away
Don’t you go talkin’ to no stranger in this town
Decoding the Warning in “Danger”
AC/DC’s track “Danger” serves as a gritty cautionary tale, blending the band’s trademark rock intensity with a message about the perils of reckless behavior and misplaced trust. The chorus, with its repeated warning of “danger, don’t talk to strangers,” urges listeners to remain vigilant and wary, especially in unfamiliar or risky situations. The verses paint vivid images of wild nights, flashing red lights, and close encounters with trouble—common motifs in classic rock, but here framed as both thrilling and hazardous. The protagonist’s run-ins with authority and moments of self-reflection after indulgence in alcohol highlight the thin line between fun and folly. Ultimately, the song’s driving rhythm and direct lyrics combine to deliver a timeless message about self-preservation and the unforeseen consequences of letting your guard down.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Release Year: 1985
- Album: Fly on the Wall
- Label: Atlantic Records
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson