Why don’t you hang up
Won’t you back up
Pack up and head for higher ground
I know you
And you know me
Tell me what is you wanted to be
What you wanna be
What you need in me
Hey, hey, hey
Skies on fire
Flames burn higher
Skies on fire
Flames get higher
I know you
Now you know me
Tell me what it is you wanted to be
In the rain
In the streets
You’re amazed by all the things that you see
Tell me what I see
How it’s got to be
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Skies on fire
Flames burn higher
Skies on fire
Flames get higher
Hey, hey, hey
Yeah, yeah, yeah
When you look in the sky
(Skies on fire)
Look in the sky
(Flames burn higher)
Skies on fire
Flames burn higher
Skies on fire
I know you, now you know me
Tell me what it is you wanted to be
Hey, hey, hey
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Skies on fire
Exploring the Energy of “Skies On Fire”
“Skies On Fire” by AC/DC is a high-powered anthem that captures the band’s signature raw energy and intensity. The lyrics evoke a sense of urgency and transformation, as the narrator urges someone to break free and seek higher ground. Repeated references to the sky being on fire and flames burning higher suggest moments of upheaval or passionate change. The interplay of questions and declarations throughout the song creates a dialogue about identity and possibility, set against the backdrop of AC/DC’s electrifying rock sound. The song’s call-and-response style, combined with its vivid imagery, invites listeners to reflect on their own ambitions and the burning desire for something greater.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson
- Release Year: 2008
- Label: Columbia Records