Lyrics: Gimme A Bullet by AC/DC
Ow! She had the word, had the way The way of letting me know She knew the game, called the play Oh, she hit me low Said, "Now you go your way, I'll go mine" And that's the start Doctor, doctor, ain't no cure for the pain in my heart Give me a bullet to bite on, something to chew Give me a bullet to bite on, and I'll make believe I'll make believe it's you Don't need no drink, don't need no drugs Don't need no sympathy Sooner or later, send me a bill for what she's doin' to me Operator, long distance lips on the telephone Come tomorrow, come to grips with being all alone Give me a bullet to bite on, something to chew Give me a bullet to bite on, and I'll make believe I'll make believe it's you A bullet to bite on Give me a bullet to bite on Oh, yeah, come on, now Yeah, yeah, gimme a bullet (bullet to bite on) Oh, yeah, bullet to chew I'll make believe it's you (bullet to bite on) I'll make believe it's you Give me a bullet to bite on Oh, you're a bullet, baby I want a bullet to bite on
Song Meaning and Analysis
Heartbreak and Resilience
“Gimme A Bullet” captures the raw emotion of heartbreak and the struggle to cope when a relationship ends. The lyrics use the metaphor of a “bullet to bite on”—a nod to the old practice of biting a bullet to endure pain without anesthetic. The singer seeks something tangible to help ease the emotional pain, choosing to face it head-on instead of numbing it with alcohol or drugs. The song’s driving rhythm and direct lyrics reflect AC/DC’s signature style, turning personal pain into a powerful, relatable anthem about resilience and moving forward after love’s loss.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- Release Year: 1978
- Label: Atlantic Records