Gettin’ bombed out on booze
Got nothing to lose
Run out of money
Disposable blues
Sleazy hotels
Like living in hell
The girl’s on the hustle
With nothing to sell
Want something for nothing
It’s always the same
Keep pushin’ and shovin’
And I’m down on the game
Always in trouble
Forever detained
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye and good riddance to bad luck
Well, spread out the news
There’s a free man loose
Back out of jail
And chasing some flooze
Bad luck has changed
Broken the chains
Laid out a claim
For monetary gains
Wantin’ what’s coming
All for the take
Freedom for lovin’
And lust for a taste
Eyes are wide open
Wild to the game
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye and good riddance to bad luck
Goodbye and good riddance to bad luck, yeah, yeah!
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye and good riddance to bad luck
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye and good riddance to bad luck
Broken the chains of bad luck
Bye, bye, bye, bad luck
Throw down the gates of bad luck
Goodbye and good riddance
To bad luck
Breaking Free from Misfortune
“Goodbye & Good Riddance To Bad Luck” by AC/DC is a raw and defiant anthem that captures the band’s signature rebellious spirit. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has hit rock bottom—struggling with money, enduring rough accommodations, and experiencing trouble at every turn. Yet, rather than wallowing in despair, the narrator chooses to bid farewell to their streak of misfortune. The repeated chorus is a rallying cry, celebrating newfound freedom and a release from the chains of bad luck. AC/DC uses gritty imagery and hard-hitting language to evoke a sense of resilience and hope, underscoring the idea that change is possible, no matter how tough the circumstances.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
Release Year: 1988
Label: Atlantic Records