“One, two
One, two, three, four”
Ooh, we’re getting ready
Ready, go!
Ha ha ha
Get ready
Ooh, we’re gettin’ ready to rock
We’re gettin’ ready to roll
I’m gonna turn up the heat
I’m gonna fire up the coal
I gotta keep that motor turning
I gotta keep that engine clean
I gotta keep those tires burning
I’ve got the best you’ve ever seen
And I’m a heatseeker charging up the sky
And I’m a heatseeker
And I, I don’t need no life preserver
I don’t need no one to hose me down
To hose me down
We’re gettin’ ready to break
Gettin’ ready to go
Get your shoes off and shake
Get your head down and blow
You gotta keep that woman firing
You gotta keep that circuit clean
You gotta make her sound the siren
You gotta hear that lady scream
‘Cause I’m a heatseeker, burning up the town
And I’m a heatseeker, and I don’t
I don’t need no life preserver
I don’t need no one to hose me down
Don’t hose me down
Aw, here it come
Ready?
Heatseeker
I want to see you get up
And see the whites of your eyes
And I’m a heatseeker
(Heatseeker)
Yeah
I’m gonna measure you up
I’m gonna try you for size
And I’m a heatseeker
Gotta keep that motor turning
Ya gotta keep that engine clean
Ya gotta keep those tires burning
I’ve got the best you’ve ever seen
And I’m a heatseeker
And I don’t need no life preserver
I don’t need no one to hose me down
Whoa, I’m a heatseeker
And I’m a heatseeker
Heatseeker
Out on the street, feel the heat
Ow!
Revved Up and Ready: The Energy of “Heatseeker”
“Heatseeker” by AC/DC is a powerhouse anthem that captures the band’s signature high-voltage spirit. The lyrics are packed with metaphors of speed, heat, and relentless forward motion, echoing the feeling of an unstoppable force tearing down the road. The repeated imagery of engines, burning tires, and heat alludes to both musical intensity and an unyielding desire to break through limits. The “heatseeker” becomes a symbol for chasing thrills, whether on stage, in life, or in love—never cooling off, never slowing down.
Defiance and Drive
The song also conveys a sense of independence and resilience. Lines like “I don’t need no life preserver” reinforce a fearless, self-reliant attitude. The call to “get your shoes off and shake” invites listeners to join in the wild ride, embodying the communal excitement of a live AC/DC performance. Overall, “Heatseeker” is a celebration of energy, freedom, and the relentless pursuit of excitement.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
Release Year: 1988
Label: Albert Productions, Atlantic Records