Lyrics: Evil Walks by AC/DC
Black shadow hanging over your shoulder Black mark up against your name Your green eyes couldn't get any colder There's bad poison running through your veins Evil walks behind you Evil sleeps beside you Evil talks around you Evil walks behind you Black widow weaving evil notion Dark secrets being spun in your web Good men going down in your ocean They can't swim 'cause they're tied to your bed Evil walks behind you Evil sleeps beside you Evil talks around you Evil walks behind you You just cry wolf I sometimes wonder where you park your broom, haha Oh, black widow Come on, weave your web Down in your ocean You got him tied to your bed With your dark, dark secrets And your green, green eyes You black widow Evil walks behind you Evil sleeps beside you Evil talks around you Evil walks behind you Evil walks behind you Evil sleeps beside you Evil talks around you Evil walks behind you Evil sleeps beside you (Evil talks) Evil talks around you (Yeah, evil walks) Evil walks behind you Evil walks You're so bad
Unraveling the Dark Allure of “Evil Walks”
AC/DC’s “Evil Walks” is a hard-hitting rock anthem that delves into themes of deception, temptation, and the dangerous allure of a femme fatale. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a mysterious figure—often likened to a “black widow”—whose presence brings chaos and destruction. The recurring lines “Evil walks behind you, Evil sleeps beside you” evoke a haunting sense of inescapable danger, suggesting that evil is ever-present and lurking in the shadows. AC/DC uses powerful metaphors and dark imagery to explore the idea of being ensnared by someone whose intentions are far from pure, making this track both thrilling and chilling for listeners.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1981
- Label: Atlantic Records