Lyrics: If You Want Blood (You Got It) by AC/DC
It's criminal There ought to be a law Criminal There ought to be a whole lot more You get nothing for nothing Tell me, who can you trust? We got what you want And you've got the lust If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it Blood on the streets, blood on the rocks Blood in the gutter, every last drop You want blood, you got it Yes, you have It's animal Living in a human zoo Animal The shit that they toss to you Feeling like a Christian Locked in a cage Thrown to the lions On the second page If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it Blood on the streets, blood on the rocks Blood in the gutter, every last drop You want blood, you got it O positive! Blood on the rocks, blood on the streets Blood in the sky, blood on the sheets If you want blood, you've got it! I want you to bleed for me If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it If you want blood, you got it
Raw Power and Social Commentary
“If You Want Blood (You Got It)” is a thunderous anthem that captures AC/DC’s signature blend of rebellious spirit and hard rock energy. The lyrics evoke a sense of lawlessness and primal instinct, using vivid imagery of blood to symbolize both the band’s unfiltered performance style and society’s appetite for spectacle. The song’s references to being “locked in a cage” and “thrown to the lions” suggest a critique of the pressures and expectations placed on performers, as well as the darker sides of human nature. Ultimately, the track is a bold declaration of giving the audience exactly what they crave—no matter the cost.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1979
- Label: Atlantic Records