Lyrics: Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation by AC/DC
They say that you play too loud Well, baby, that's tough They say that you've got too much Can't get enough They tell you that you look a fool Or maybe I'm a fool for you State that your mind's diseased Shakey stuff And it's a rock 'n' roll damnation Ma's own whipping boy Rock 'n' roll damnation Take your chance, while you still got the choice You say that you want respect Honey, for what? For everything that you done for me Well, uh, thanks a lot Come on Get up off your bended knees You can set your mind at ease My temperature's runnin' hot Oh, I been waiting all night for a bite of what you got And it's a rock 'n' roll damnation Ma's own whipping boy Rock 'n' roll damnation Take a chance, while you still got the choice Oh, it's a hard life (Damnation) They're putting you down (Damnation) All over town (Damnation) 'Cause you're way out of reach Livin' on the street, you got to practice what you preach And it's a rock 'n' roll damnation Ma's own whipping boy Rock 'n' roll damnation Take your chance, while you still got the choice (Damnation) You left a happy home (Damnation) To live on your own (Damnation) You want to live in sin (Damnation) It's a rock 'n' roll (Damnation) Just too fond of the joy (Damnation) You're a toy for a boy (Damnation) You got dollars in your eyes (Damnation) Always chasing the pie in the sky (Damnation) Rock 'n' roll (damnation)
Breaking the Chains: The Meaning Behind “Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation”
“Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation” is a rebellious anthem that captures the raw spirit of AC/DC. The lyrics speak to those who feel judged or misunderstood for embracing a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. The song is a defiant response to criticism, with lines like “They say that you play too loud / Well, baby, that’s tough,” celebrating the freedom to live unapologetically. The chorus, “rock ‘n’ roll damnation,” suggests that choosing this path comes with consequences, but also with pride and excitement. Ultimately, the track champions individuality, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of passion, no matter what society says.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1978
- Label: Atlantic Records