Deep water all around me
And circle sharks all about
Deep in trouble
And I may turn around
Man up, and one man down
You pretty women, gather ’round
You can’t pick up not a single sound
You feel you’re winning, that’s what it’s all about
Knowing you weren’t winning
And it could be the very last time
I could be in a rock n roll dream
I could be in a rock n roll dream
Circle sharks all about you
You come up and you don’t know why
Where goes a woman with a warm embrace?
Does a man walk in the hard rain?
I’m amazed that they mess you around
You’re coming up, and they’re standing next in line
Give it a line and dive, run close
Hear me hollering, I get the most
I could be in a rock n roll dream
I could be in a rock n roll dream
I could be in a rock n roll dream
I could be in a rock n roll dream
Circle sharks, down and ’round
Deep water all around, ’round, ’round
Deep water all around and ’round
I could be in a rock n roll dream
I could be in a rock n roll dream
I could be in a rock n roll dream
I could be in a rock n roll dream
Finding Meaning in the Depths of “Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream”
AC/DC’s “Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream” paints a vivid picture of struggle and survival, using imagery of deep water and circling sharks to symbolize the pressures and uncertainties of life. The lyrics reflect a sense of being surrounded by challenges and temptations, with the notion of a “rock n roll dream” serving as both an escape and a possible illusion. The recurring references to feeling trapped or beset by obstacles highlight the inner battles faced by the protagonist, while the dreamlike chorus suggests a longing for something more or a questioning of reality itself.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- Release Year: 2008
- Label: Columbia Records