Lyrics: Given The Dog A Bone by AC/DC
She take you down easy Going down to her knees Going down to the devil Down, down to ninety degrees Ah, she blowing me crazy 'Till my ammunition is dry Ah, she's using her head again She's using her head Ah, she's using her head again I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) Yeah, I'm givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) Oh, she's no Mona Lisa No, she's no Playboy star But she'd send you to Heaven Then explode you to Mars Oh, she's using her head again (using her head again) She's using her head (using her head again) Ah, she's using her head again (using her head) I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) Givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm jus' givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) She got the power of union Yeah, she only hits when it's hot And if she likes what you're doing Yeah, she'll give you the lot Give it everything, I'm just Givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) Givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) Givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) Givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone (Givin' the dog a bone) I'm just a-givin' the dog, givin' the dog, givin' the dog' Uhh, I'm just a-givin' the dog a bone, ahhh, no
Breaking Down the Lyrics
Playful Double Entendres
“Given The Dog A Bone” is classic AC/DC, packed with cheeky innuendo and unapologetic rock swagger. The lyrics use playful metaphors and double meanings to describe a passionate encounter, blending humor with the band’s signature raw energy. The repeated phrase “givin’ the dog a bone” is a tongue-in-cheek euphemism, and lines like “she’s using her head again” keep the tone lighthearted yet suggestive. This track exemplifies the band’s ability to mix gritty blues-rock with mischievous storytelling, making it a memorable cut from their legendary catalog.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1980
- Label: Atlantic Records