Lyrics: Gone Shootin’ by AC/DC
Feel the pressure rise Hear the whistle blow Bought a ticket of her own accord To, I don't know Packed her heart in a travellin' bag And never said, "bye-bye" Something missin' in the neighborhood Of her cryin' eyes I stirred my coffee with the same spoon Knew her favorite tune Gone shootin' My baby gone shootin' Wrapped herself around Like a second skin Backed her favorite nag But she could never win I took an offer in another town She took another pill She was runnin' in an overdrive A victim of overkill She never made it past the bedroom door What was she aiming for? Gone shootin' She's gone Gone, gone, gone Gone shootin' My baby's gone shootin' Look out, woo (Gone shootin') How am I gonna get her down? (Gone shootin') Ow, look out, look out, look out (Gone shootin') I shouldn't get in her way (Gone shootin') Ah, she sure is loaded (Gone shootin') She's gone, gone, gone, gone, she's gone (Gone shootin') I used to love her so
Song Meaning & Analysis
A Tale of Escape and Loss
“Gone Shootin'” by AC/DC tells a story of a woman seeking escape from her life’s pressures, using the metaphor of “shootin'” to allude both to leaving and substance use. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her departure, from packing her heart in a traveling bag to never saying goodbye. The narrator reflects on their lost connection, hinting at regret and helplessness. The song’s bluesy groove underscores the themes of addiction, failed love, and the search for freedom, making it a poignant exploration of personal struggles and the consequences they leave behind.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1978
- Label: Atlantic Records