Lyrics: Let’s Get It Up by AC/DC
My, my, my Loose lips sink ships So come aboard for a pleasure trip It's high tide, so let's ride The moon is rising and so am I I'm gonna get it up Never gonna let it up Cruisin' on the seven seas A pirate of my loving needs I'll never go down, never go down So let's get it up Let's get it up, get it right up Let's get it up, right to the top Let's get it up, right now Loose wires cause fires Getting tangled in my desires So screw him up and plug him in Then switch it on and start all over again I'm gonna get it up Never gonna let it up, no Ticking like a time bomb, ooh, yeah Blowing out the fuse box I'll never go down, never go down So let's get it up Let's get it up, get it up, oh, oh Let's get it up, right to the top Let's get it up, right now Get it up Come on, Ang Wail Oh, let's get it up, c'mon Let's get it up, hey, get it, get it Let's get it up, switch it on, start it Let's get it up, oh, yeah, yeah C'mon, let's get it up, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh Let's get it up, oh, yeah Let's get it up, oh Let's get it up Get it up Get it up Get it up Right up, haha
Breaking Down the Lyrics
High-Energy Double Entendre
“Let’s Get It Up” is a classic AC/DC track that revels in the band’s trademark blend of hard rock bravado and playful innuendo. The lyrics are packed with maritime and electrical metaphors, suggesting both a literal and figurative ‘rising.’ Phrases like “loose lips sink ships” and “cruisin’ on the seven seas” create a sense of adventure, while the repeated call to “get it up” is a cheeky nod to both performance and desire. The song’s relentless energy, catchy chorus, and suggestive wordplay make it a quintessential anthem for fans seeking fun and excitement.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 1981
- Label: Atlantic Records