Feel her low
Goin’ down slow
Make it quake
And make her body shake
Tryin’ to hold you down
They can’t push you ’round
They’ll try to hold you back
Gettin’ on the right track
Hard times, blue and sad
Don’t you cross the line
Run, run, make it fun
Freein’ up the time
Heart a-pumping, feet are jumpin’
This hard loving keeps me running
They try to hold him down
But they can’t push you ’round
Tryin’ to hold you back
Gettin’ on the right track
Hard times, blue and sad
Don’t you cross the line
Run, run, make it fun
Freein’ up the time
Hard time, get on time
Throw me down the line
Hard times, get on line
Make a grown man blind
Hard times
These hard times sure ain’t been good to me
Hard times, hard times
Sure been misery
Hard times, blue and sad
Don’t you cross the line
Run, run make it fun
Freein’ up the time
Hard times, get on time
Throw me down the line
Hard times, get on line
Make a grown man blind
Powering Through Adversity
“Hard Times” by AC/DC delivers a raw and energetic reflection on pushing through challenges. The lyrics evoke a sense of struggle—being “held down” and facing setbacks—yet the song’s relentless rhythm and attitude embody resilience. The refrain of “Hard times, blue and sad” captures the emotional toll of adversity, but the drive to “run, run, make it fun” suggests a refusal to be broken by circumstance. The band’s signature hard rock sound intensifies the message, turning hardship into a rallying cry for perseverance and self-liberation.
Finding Strength in the Struggle
AC/DC’s lyrics emphasize taking control even when the odds seem stacked. Lines about “getting on the right track” and “freeing up the time” highlight an underlying optimism, urging listeners to push forward despite hardship. The song ultimately serves as an anthem for those who refuse to let tough times define them.
Song Credits
Artist: AC/DC
Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
Release Year: 2024
Label: Columbia Records